ComparisonComparisonPPG 1009-5 and Valspar 5002-1C, ΔE 5.07 apart
PPG Phoenix Fossil (1009-5) and Valspar Seafoam Storm (5002-1C) measure a delta-E of 5.07 apart. Seafoam Storm is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Seafoam Storm holds more color, chroma 5.7 against 1.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Phoenix Fossil reads as a true neutral at hue angle 134.6 degrees, Seafoam Storm as a yellow-green cast at 137.9. 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 Seafoam Storm are delta-E 5.07 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 Seafoam Storm is delta-E 5.07.
Valspar Seafoam Storm is lighter than PPG Phoenix Fossil by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Seafoam Storm carries more color than PPG Phoenix Fossil - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Phoenix Fossil | Seafoam Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1009-5 | 5002-1C |
| Hex | #8E908D | #939A91 |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 31.4 |
| Undertone | true neutral | yellow-green cast |
| Chroma | 1.9 | 5.7 |
| Hue angle | 134.6° | 137.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |