ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5948 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 5.17 apart
Dunn-Edwards Grape Gatsby (DE5948) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 5.17 apart. Grape Gatsby is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Crest holds more color, chroma 23.6 against 19.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvet Crest depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Grape Gatsby and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 5.17 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Grape Gatsby and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 5.17.
Dunn-Edwards Grape Gatsby is lighter than Vista Paint Velvet Crest by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Velvet Crest carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Grape Gatsby - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Grape Gatsby | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5948 | 1248 |
| Hex | #A19ABD | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 34.4 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 19.7 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 299.4° | 294.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |