ComparisonComparisonPPG 1244-3 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6808, ΔE 3.83 apart
PPG Valor (1244-3) and Sherwin-Williams Celestial (SW 6808) measure a delta-E of 3.83 apart. Valor is 6.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.4 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Celestial depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 43.5 rather than matching by name.
PPG Valor and Sherwin-Williams Celestial are delta-E 3.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Valor and Sherwin-Williams Celestial is delta-E 3.83.
PPG Valor is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Celestial by 6.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Valor | Celestial | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1244-3 | SW 6808 |
| Hex | #A3BCDB | #97B3D0 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 43.5 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.4 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 264.9° | 260.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |