Comparison

Persian Violet vs Velvet Crest

Benjamin Moore 1419 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 4.78 apart

Benjamin Moore Persian Violet 1419 on a wall, hex #929BC2
Persian Violet Benjamin Moore 1419
Vista Paint Velvet Crest 1248 on a wall, hex #9593BD
Velvet Crest Vista Paint 1248
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.78Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Benjamin Moore Persian Violet (1419) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 4.78 apart. Persian Violet is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.9 and 23.6. The undertones part company: Persian Violet reads as a blue at hue angle 284.4 degrees, Velvet Crest as a violet at 294.4. 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.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Persian Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest?

Benjamin Moore Persian Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 4.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Persian Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Persian Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 4.78.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Persian Violet or Vista Paint Velvet Crest?

Benjamin Moore Persian Violet is lighter than Vista Paint Velvet Crest by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.78 Persian Violet and Velvet Crest
LIGHTESTPersian Violet LRV 35.3
DARKESTVelvet Crest LRV 31.0
SPREAD4.3LRV points

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measured values
Persian Violet Velvet Crest
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code 1419 1248
Hex #929BC2 #9593BD
Light reflectance 35.3 31.0
Undertone blue violet
Chroma 21.9 23.6
Hue angle 284.4° 294.4°
Color family blue blue

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