Comparison

Granite vs Life Lesson

Dunn-Edwards DE6283 and PPG 1128-3, ΔE 2.69 apart

Dunn-Edwards Granite DE6283 on a wall, hex #C8D1C4
Granite Dunn-Edwards DE6283
PPG Life Lesson 1128-3 on a wall, hex #C5CABE
Life Lesson PPG 1128-3
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.69Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Granite (DE6283) and PPG Life Lesson (1128-3) measure a delta-E of 2.69 apart. Granite is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.6 and 6.6. The undertones part company: Granite reads as a yellow-green undertone at hue angle 135.3 degrees, Life Lesson as a yellow-green cast at 125.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Life Lesson depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 58.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Granite the same color as PPG Life Lesson?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Granite and PPG Life Lesson are delta-E 2.69 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Granite and PPG Life Lesson?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Granite and PPG Life Lesson is delta-E 2.69.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Granite or PPG Life Lesson?

Dunn-Edwards Granite is lighter than PPG Life Lesson by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.69 Granite and Life Lesson
LIGHTESTGranite LRV 61.9
DARKESTLife Lesson LRV 58.0
SPREAD3.9LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Granite Life Lesson
Brand Dunn-Edwards PPG
Code DE6283 1128-3
Hex #C8D1C4 #C5CABE
Light reflectance 61.9 58.0
Undertone yellow-green undertone yellow-green cast
Chroma 7.6 6.6
Hue angle 135.3° 125.9°
Color family green gray

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