ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1178 and Vista Paint 8642, ΔE 2.92 apart
Benjamin Moore Pale Petal (1178) and Vista Paint Parma (8642) measure a delta-E of 2.92 apart. Pale Petal is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Parma holds more color, chroma 14.8 against 12.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pale Petal reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 50.4 degrees, Parma as a red at 43.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Parma depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Pale Petal and Vista Paint Parma are delta-E 2.92 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Pale Petal and Vista Paint Parma is delta-E 2.92.
Benjamin Moore Pale Petal is lighter than Vista Paint Parma by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pale Petal | Parma | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1178 | 8642 |
| Hex | #E0C4B8 | #E3C0B5 |
| Light reflectance | 57.4 | 54.0 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | red |
| Chroma | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Hue angle | 50.4° | 43.4° |
| Color family | tan | red |