ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1397 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 8.05 apart
Benjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite (1397) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 8.05 apart. Mighty Aphrodite is 5.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mighty Aphrodite holds more color, chroma 28.2 against 23.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvet Crest depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 8.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 8.05.
Benjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite is lighter than Vista Paint Velvet Crest by 5.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Mighty Aphrodite carries more color than Vista Paint Velvet Crest - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mighty Aphrodite | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1397 | 1248 |
| Hex | #AB97C8 | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 36.5 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 28.2 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 307.1° | 294.4° |
| Color family | purple | blue |