ComparisonComparisonValspar 4002-8A and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 7.56 apart
Valspar Sweet Violet (4002-8A) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 7.56 apart. Sweet Violet is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Crest holds more color, chroma 23.6 against 18.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sweet Violet reads as a blue at hue angle 283.5 degrees, Velvet Crest as a violet at 294.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvet Crest depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Sweet Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 7.56 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Sweet Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 7.56.
Valspar Sweet Violet is lighter than Vista Paint Velvet Crest by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Velvet Crest carries more color than Valspar Sweet Violet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sweet Violet | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4002-8A | 1248 |
| Hex | #98A0C1 | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 35.0 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue | violet |
| Chroma | 18.4 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 283.5° | 294.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |