ComparisonComparisonValspar 4001-4B and Vista Paint 8198, ΔE 4.05 apart
Valspar Classical Violet (4001-4B) and Vista Paint Orchard Plum (8198) measure a delta-E of 4.05 apart. They sit within 0.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Orchard Plum holds more color, chroma 14.4 against 10.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Classical Violet reads as a purple undertone at hue angle 330.5 degrees, Orchard Plum as a purple at 337.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Orchard Plum depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 17.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Classical Violet and Vista Paint Orchard Plum are delta-E 4.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Classical Violet and Vista Paint Orchard Plum is delta-E 4.05.
Vista Paint Orchard Plum carries more color than Valspar Classical Violet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Classical Violet | Orchard Plum | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4001-4B | 8198 |
| Hex | #806F7D | #886E7F |
| Light reflectance | 17.4 | 17.0 |
| Undertone | purple undertone | purple |
| Chroma | 10.7 | 14.4 |
| Hue angle | 330.5° | 337.6° |
| Color family | pink | pink |