Benjamin Moore 2070-40 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 7.19 apart
Benjamin Moore Spring Purple (2070-40) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 7.19 apart. Velvet Crest is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Crest holds more color, chroma 23.6 against 20.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Spring Purple depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 25.7 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Spring Purple and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 7.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Spring Purple and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 7.19.
Vista Paint Velvet Crest is lighter than Benjamin Moore Spring Purple by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Spring Purple | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2070-40 | 1248 |
| Hex | #8782A6 | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 25.7 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 20.8 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 297.5° | 294.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |