ComparisonComparisonPPG 1247-5 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6823, ΔE 5.19 apart
PPG Grape Arbor (1247-5) and Sherwin-Williams Brave Purple (SW 6823) measure a delta-E of 5.19 apart. Grape Arbor is 7.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grape Arbor holds more color, chroma 26.6 against 24.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brave Purple depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 28.9 rather than matching by name.
PPG Grape Arbor and Sherwin-Williams Brave Purple are delta-E 5.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Grape Arbor and Sherwin-Williams Brave Purple is delta-E 5.19.
PPG Grape Arbor is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Brave Purple by 7.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Grape Arbor | Brave Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1247-5 | SW 6823 |
| Hex | #A598C7 | #968DB8 |
| Light reflectance | 36.0 | 28.9 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 26.6 | 24.6 |
| Hue angle | 302.5° | 300.1° |
| Color family | blue | blue |