ComparisonComparisonPPG 1244-7 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6967, ΔE 6.87 apart
PPG Florentine Lapis (1244-7) and Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue (SW 6967) measure a delta-E of 6.87 apart. Florentine Lapis is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Florentine Lapis holds more color, chroma 41.3 against 35, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Frank Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 8.2 rather than matching by name.
PPG Florentine Lapis and Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue are delta-E 6.87 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Florentine Lapis and Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue is delta-E 6.87.
PPG Florentine Lapis is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Florentine Lapis carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Frank Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Florentine Lapis | Frank Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1244-7 | SW 6967 |
| Hex | #1C5798 | #225288 |
| Light reflectance | 10.0 | 8.2 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 41.3 | 35.0 |
| Hue angle | 278.0° | 275.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |