ComparisonComparisonPPG 1249-4 and Valspar 1001-4A, ΔE 4.85 apart
PPG Windsor Purple (1249-4) and Valspar Fancy Pansy (1001-4A) measure a delta-E of 4.85 apart. Windsor Purple is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Windsor Purple holds more color, chroma 20.2 against 18, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fancy Pansy depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Windsor Purple and Valspar Fancy Pansy are delta-E 4.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Windsor Purple and Valspar Fancy Pansy is delta-E 4.85.
PPG Windsor Purple is lighter than Valspar Fancy Pansy by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Windsor Purple | Fancy Pansy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1249-4 | 1001-4A |
| Hex | #C9AFD0 | #B9A9C8 |
| Light reflectance | 48.0 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 20.2 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 319.1° | 310.3° |
| Color family | purple | purple |