ComparisonComparisonPPG 1152-7 and Valspar 4009-7, ΔE 3.81 apart
PPG Shimmering Sea (1152-7) and Valspar Indigo Cloth (4009-7) measure a delta-E of 3.81 apart. Shimmering Sea is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Indigo Cloth holds more color, chroma 21.5 against 19, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Indigo Cloth depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 6.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Shimmering Sea and Valspar Indigo Cloth are delta-E 3.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Shimmering Sea and Valspar Indigo Cloth is delta-E 3.81.
PPG Shimmering Sea is lighter than Valspar Indigo Cloth by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Shimmering Sea | Indigo Cloth | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1152-7 | 4009-7 |
| Hex | #2B526A | #1F4C68 |
| Light reflectance | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.0 | 21.5 |
| Hue angle | 251.6° | 255.2° |
| Color family | black | blue |