ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1420 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 6.89 apart
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 6.89 apart. Velvet Crest is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Softened Violet holds more color, chroma 26.9 against 23.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Softened Violet reads as a blue at hue angle 289.7 degrees, Velvet Crest as a violet at 294.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Softened Violet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.8 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 6.89 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Softened Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 6.89.
Vista Paint Velvet Crest is lighter than Benjamin Moore Softened Violet by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet carries more color than Vista Paint Velvet Crest - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Softened Violet | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1420 | 1248 |
| Hex | #8085B4 | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 26.8 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue | violet |
| Chroma | 26.9 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 289.7° | 294.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |