ComparisonComparisonValspar 1001-3C and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 7.59 apart
Valspar Gleeful Joy (1001-3C) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 7.59 apart. Velvet Crest is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.8 and 23.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gleeful Joy depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Gleeful Joy and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 7.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Gleeful Joy and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 7.59.
Vista Paint Velvet Crest is lighter than Valspar Gleeful Joy by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gleeful Joy | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1001-3C | 1248 |
| Hex | #A18CB0 | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 29.0 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 21.8 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 312.8° | 294.4° |
| Color family | purple | blue |