ComparisonComparisonValspar 4003-8A and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 9.53 apart
Valspar Enchanted Evening (4003-8A) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 9.53 apart. Velvet Crest is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Enchanted Evening holds more color, chroma 25.9 against 23.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Enchanted Evening reads as a blue at hue angle 273.4 degrees, Velvet Crest as a violet at 294.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Enchanted Evening depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Enchanted Evening and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 9.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Enchanted Evening and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 9.53.
Vista Paint Velvet Crest is lighter than Valspar Enchanted Evening by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Enchanted Evening | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4003-8A | 1248 |
| Hex | #7893BF | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue | violet |
| Chroma | 25.9 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 273.4° | 294.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |