ComparisonComparisonPPG 1172-1 and Valspar 7004-3, ΔE 0.86 apart
PPG Snow Storm (1172-1) and Valspar Lilac Muse (7004-3) measure a delta-E of 0.86 apart. Snow Storm is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.6 and 1.5. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Lilac Muse depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 82.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - PPG Snow Storm and Valspar Lilac Muse are only delta-E 0.86 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between PPG Snow Storm and Valspar Lilac Muse is delta-E 0.86.
PPG Snow Storm is lighter than Valspar Lilac Muse by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Snow Storm | Lilac Muse | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1172-1 | 7004-3 |
| Hex | #EEEDEA | #EBEBE8 |
| Light reflectance | 85.0 | 82.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 96.9° | 110.0° |
| Color family | white | white |