ComparisonComparisonPPG 1246-6 and Valspar 4004-10B, ΔE 4.42 apart
PPG Violets Are Blue (1246-6) and Valspar Simply Purple (4004-10B) measure a delta-E of 4.42 apart. Violets Are Blue is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 36.1 and 34.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Simply Purple depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Violets Are Blue and Valspar Simply Purple are delta-E 4.42 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Violets Are Blue and Valspar Simply Purple is delta-E 4.42.
PPG Violets Are Blue is lighter than Valspar Simply Purple by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Violets Are Blue | Simply Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1246-6 | 4004-10B |
| Hex | #7487C6 | #6C7CB8 |
| Light reflectance | 26.0 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 36.1 | 34.9 |
| Hue angle | 285.0° | 286.2° |
| Color family | blue | blue |