Comparison

Blue Phlox vs Crystalline

PPG 1235-2 and Valspar 5002-9A, ΔE 2.32 apart

PPG Blue Phlox 1235-2 on a wall, hex #D2E6E8
Blue Phlox PPG 1235-2
Valspar Crystalline 5002-9A on a wall, hex #CEE5EB
Crystalline Valspar 5002-9A
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.32Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Blue Phlox (1235-2) and Valspar Crystalline (5002-9A) measure a delta-E of 2.32 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7 and 8.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Blue Phlox depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 74.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Blue Phlox the same color as Valspar Crystalline?

Not quite, but close - PPG Blue Phlox and Valspar Crystalline are delta-E 2.32 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Blue Phlox and Valspar Crystalline?

The measured color distance between PPG Blue Phlox and Valspar Crystalline is delta-E 2.32.

Which is lighter, PPG Blue Phlox or Valspar Crystalline?

Valspar Crystalline is lighter than PPG Blue Phlox by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.32 Blue Phlox and Crystalline
LIGHTESTCrystalline LRV 75.0
DARKESTBlue Phlox LRV 74.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Blue Phlox Crystalline
Brand PPG Valspar
Code 1235-2 5002-9A
Hex #D2E6E8 #CEE5EB
Light reflectance 74.0 75.0
Undertone teal undertone teal undertone
Chroma 7.0 8.4
Hue angle 207.6° 220.8°
Color family teal teal

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