ComparisonComparisonPPG 1118-2 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6715, ΔE 1.06 apart
PPG April Showers (1118-2) and Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita (SW 6715) measure a delta-E of 1.06 apart. Lime Granita is 3.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.3 and 21.3. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the April Showers depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 69.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG April Showers and Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita are delta-E 1.06 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG April Showers and Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita is delta-E 1.06.
Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita is lighter than PPG April Showers by 3.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| April Showers | Lime Granita | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1118-2 | SW 6715 |
| Hex | #DADEB5 | #DCE1B8 |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 72.6 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 21.3 | 21.3 |
| Hue angle | 112.5° | 113.5° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |