ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1398 and Vista Paint 1256, ΔE 5.33 apart
Benjamin Moore Charmed Violet (1398) and Vista Paint Plum Preserve (1256) measure a delta-E of 5.33 apart. Charmed Violet is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 33 and 31.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plum Preserve depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Charmed Violet and Vista Paint Plum Preserve are delta-E 5.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Charmed Violet and Vista Paint Plum Preserve is delta-E 5.33.
Benjamin Moore Charmed Violet is lighter than Vista Paint Plum Preserve by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Charmed Violet | Plum Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1398 | 1256 |
| Hex | #9379B0 | #8275AB |
| Light reflectance | 24.3 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 33.0 | 31.8 |
| Hue angle | 309.7° | 302.0° |
| Color family | purple | blue |