ComparisonComparisonPPG 1176-4 and Valspar 1001-6A, ΔE 4.59 apart
PPG Purple Essence (1176-4) and Valspar Orchid House (1001-6A) measure a delta-E of 4.59 apart. Purple Essence is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Orchid House holds more color, chroma 16.8 against 14, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Purple Essence reads as a violet undertone at hue angle 317.4 degrees, Orchid House as a violet at 305.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Orchid House depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Purple Essence and Valspar Orchid House are delta-E 4.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Purple Essence and Valspar Orchid House is delta-E 4.59.
PPG Purple Essence is lighter than Valspar Orchid House by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Purple Essence | Orchid House | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1176-4 | 1001-6A |
| Hex | #C2B1C8 | #B9AECC |
| Light reflectance | 47.0 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | violet undertone | violet |
| Chroma | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Hue angle | 317.4° | 305.1° |
| Color family | purple | purple |