Comparison

Snugglepuss vs Velvet Crest

Benjamin Moore 1405 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 2.74 apart

Benjamin Moore Snugglepuss 1405 on a wall, hex #9C94BB
Snugglepuss Benjamin Moore 1405
Vista Paint Velvet Crest 1248 on a wall, hex #9593BD
Velvet Crest Vista Paint 1248
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.74Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Snugglepuss (1405) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 2.74 apart. Snugglepuss is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.1 and 23.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Velvet Crest depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Snugglepuss the same color as Vista Paint Velvet Crest?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Snugglepuss and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 2.74 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

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

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Snugglepuss and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 2.74.

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

Benjamin Moore Snugglepuss is lighter than Vista Paint Velvet Crest by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.74 Snugglepuss and Velvet Crest
LIGHTESTSnugglepuss LRV 33.2
DARKESTVelvet Crest LRV 31.0
SPREAD2.2LRV points

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measured values
Snugglepuss Velvet Crest
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code 1405 1248
Hex #9C94BB #9593BD
Light reflectance 33.2 31.0
Undertone violet violet
Chroma 22.1 23.6
Hue angle 299.8° 294.4°
Color family blue blue

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