ComparisonComparisonPPG 1138-7 and Valspar 5004-4C, ΔE 1.58 apart
PPG Midnight Clover (1138-7) and Valspar Canadian Fir (5004-4C) measure a delta-E of 1.58 apart. Canadian Fir is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.5 and 11.8. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Midnight Clover depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Midnight Clover and Valspar Canadian Fir are delta-E 1.58 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Midnight Clover and Valspar Canadian Fir is delta-E 1.58.
Valspar Canadian Fir is lighter than PPG Midnight Clover by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Midnight Clover | Canadian Fir | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1138-7 | 5004-4C |
| Hex | #3C574E | #415A51 |
| Light reflectance | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green undertone |
| Chroma | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Hue angle | 170.9° | 169.5° |
| Color family | black | black |