ComparisonComparisonPPG 1250-3 and Valspar 4002-9C, ΔE 3.59 apart
PPG Syrian Violet (1250-3) and Valspar Purple Whisper (4002-9C) measure a delta-E of 3.59 apart. Syrian Violet is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.7 and 17.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Purple Whisper depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 58.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Syrian Violet and Valspar Purple Whisper are delta-E 3.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Syrian Violet and Valspar Purple Whisper is delta-E 3.59.
PPG Syrian Violet is lighter than Valspar Purple Whisper by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Syrian Violet | Purple Whisper | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1250-3 | 4002-9C |
| Hex | #DFCAE4 | #D5C3E1 |
| Light reflectance | 64.0 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 15.7 | 17.3 |
| Hue angle | 319.5° | 313.0° |
| Color family | purple | purple |