ComparisonComparisonPPG 1177-5 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 9.72 apart
PPG Pale Plum (1177-5) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 9.72 apart. Lavender Quartz is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lavender Quartz holds more color, chroma 26 against 17.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Plum depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Pale Plum and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 9.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Pale Plum and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 9.72.
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is lighter than PPG Pale Plum by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz carries more color than PPG Pale Plum - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pale Plum | Lavender Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1177-5 | 1170 |
| Hex | #A489A3 | #BD8CAD |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 17.9 | 26.0 |
| Hue angle | 326.3° | 337.3° |
| Color family | pink | pink |