ComparisonComparisonPPG 1179-7 and Vista Paint 1236, ΔE 10.1 apart
PPG Love Potion (1179-7) and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade (1236) measure a delta-E of 10.1 apart. Sunset Serenade is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.6 and 21. The undertones part company: Love Potion reads as a purple at hue angle 340.5 degrees, Sunset Serenade as a violet at 316.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Love Potion depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Love Potion and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade are delta-E 10.1 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Love Potion and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is delta-E 10.1.
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is lighter than PPG Love Potion by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Love Potion | Sunset Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1179-7 | 1236 |
| Hex | #603E53 | #624D6C |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | purple | violet |
| Chroma | 19.6 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 340.5° | 316.2° |
| Color family | black | purple |