Comparison

Syrian Violet vs Lilacs in Spring

PPG 1250-3 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 3.44 apart

PPG Syrian Violet 1250-3 on a wall, hex #DFCAE4
Syrian Violet PPG 1250-3
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring 1182 on a wall, hex #E7CFE4
Lilacs in Spring Vista Paint 1182
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.44Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Syrian Violet (1250-3) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 3.44 apart. Lilacs in Spring is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.7 and 14. The undertones part company: Syrian Violet reads as a violet at hue angle 319.5 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Syrian Violet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 64.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between PPG Syrian Violet and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

PPG Syrian Violet and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 3.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between PPG Syrian Violet and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

The measured color distance between PPG Syrian Violet and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 3.44.

Which is lighter, PPG Syrian Violet or Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is lighter than PPG Syrian Violet by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.44 Syrian Violet and Lilacs in Spring
LIGHTESTLilacs in Spring LRV 67.0
DARKESTSyrian Violet LRV 64.0
SPREAD3LRV points

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measured values
Syrian Violet Lilacs in Spring
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1250-3 1182
Hex #DFCAE4 #E7CFE4
Light reflectance 64.0 67.0
Undertone violet purple
Chroma 15.7 14.0
Hue angle 319.5° 328.6°
Color family purple pink

Each on its own

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