ComparisonComparisonPPG 1178-3 and Vista Paint 1224, ΔE 1.7 apart
PPG Pale Mauve (1178-3) and Vista Paint Fragrant Snowbell (1224) measure a delta-E of 1.7 apart. Pale Mauve is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.9 and 9.2. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Fragrant Snowbell depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Pale Mauve and Vista Paint Fragrant Snowbell are delta-E 1.7 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Pale Mauve and Vista Paint Fragrant Snowbell is delta-E 1.7.
PPG Pale Mauve is lighter than Vista Paint Fragrant Snowbell by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pale Mauve | Fragrant Snowbell | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1178-3 | 1224 |
| Hex | #DCCAD8 | #D6C7D5 |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | purple undertone | purple undertone |
| Chroma | 9.9 | 9.2 |
| Hue angle | 331.8° | 326.6° |
| Color family | pink | pink |