ComparisonComparisonPPG 1181-7 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6855, ΔE 4.5 apart
PPG Panama Rose (1181-7) and Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit (SW 6855) measure a delta-E of 4.5 apart. Dragon Fruit is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Panama Rose holds more color, chroma 48 against 45.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Panama Rose depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Panama Rose and Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit are delta-E 4.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Panama Rose and Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit is delta-E 4.5.
Sherwin-Williams Dragon Fruit is lighter than PPG Panama Rose by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Panama Rose | Dragon Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1181-7 | SW 6855 |
| Hex | #C6577C | #CC617F |
| Light reflectance | 20.0 | 23.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 48.0 | 45.6 |
| Hue angle | 1.5° | 4.6° |
| Color family | pink | pink |