ComparisonComparisonPPG 1009-5 and Valspar 4006-1C, ΔE 5.15 apart
PPG Phoenix Fossil (1009-5) and Valspar Drizzling Mist (4006-1C) measure a delta-E of 5.15 apart. Drizzling Mist is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.9 and 2.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Phoenix Fossil depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Phoenix Fossil and Valspar Drizzling Mist are delta-E 5.15 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Phoenix Fossil and Valspar Drizzling Mist is delta-E 5.15.
Valspar Drizzling Mist is lighter than PPG Phoenix Fossil by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Phoenix Fossil | Drizzling Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1009-5 | 4006-1C |
| Hex | #8E908D | #959A9D |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 31.9 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Hue angle | 134.6° | 241.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |