ComparisonComparisonPPG 1175-7 and Vista Paint 1236, ΔE 10.01 apart
PPG Imperial Purple (1175-7) and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade (1236) measure a delta-E of 10.01 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Imperial Purple holds more color, chroma 28.5 against 21, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Imperial Purple depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Imperial Purple and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade are delta-E 10.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Imperial Purple and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is delta-E 10.01.
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is lighter than PPG Imperial Purple by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Imperial Purple carries more color than Vista Paint Sunset Serenade - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Imperial Purple | Sunset Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1175-7 | 1236 |
| Hex | #534A77 | #624D6C |
| Light reflectance | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 28.5 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 301.1° | 316.2° |
| Color family | blue | purple |