ComparisonComparisonPPG 1178-7 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6839, ΔE 4.99 apart
PPG Royal Plum (1178-7) and Sherwin-Williams Kimono Violet (SW 6839) measure a delta-E of 4.99 apart. They sit within 0.9 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Kimono Violet holds more color, chroma 28 against 24.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Kimono Violet depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 6.1 rather than matching by name.
PPG Royal Plum and Sherwin-Williams Kimono Violet are delta-E 4.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Royal Plum and Sherwin-Williams Kimono Violet is delta-E 4.99.
Sherwin-Williams Kimono Violet carries more color than PPG Royal Plum - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Royal Plum | Kimono Violet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1178-7 | SW 6839 |
| Hex | #654161 | #5D395F |
| Light reflectance | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 24.7 | 28.0 |
| Hue angle | 329.6° | 324.9° |
| Color family | pink | pink |