ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2069-40 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 5.51 apart
Benjamin Moore Violet Stone (2069-40) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 5.51 apart. Velvet Crest is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Crest holds more color, chroma 23.6 against 18.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Violet Stone depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 29.4 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Violet Stone and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 5.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Violet Stone and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 5.51.
Vista Paint Velvet Crest is lighter than Benjamin Moore Violet Stone by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Velvet Crest carries more color than Benjamin Moore Violet Stone - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Violet Stone | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2069-40 | 1248 |
| Hex | #8E8FB0 | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 29.4 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 18.6 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 291.2° | 294.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |