Comparison

Rhapsody Lilac vs Lilacs in Spring

Sherwin-Williams SW 6828 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 6.19 apart

Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac SW 6828 on a wall, hex #D2C8DD
Rhapsody Lilac Sherwin-Williams SW 6828
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring 1182 on a wall, hex #E7CFE4
Lilacs in Spring Vista Paint 1182
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 6.19Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 6.19 apart. Lilacs in Spring is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lilacs in Spring holds more color, chroma 14 against 11.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Rhapsody Lilac reads as a violet undertone at hue angle 308.7 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rhapsody Lilac depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 60.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 6.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 6.19.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac or Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rhapsody Lilac by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 6.19 Rhapsody Lilac and Lilacs in Spring
LIGHTESTLilacs in Spring LRV 67.0
DARKESTRhapsody Lilac LRV 60.0
SPREAD7LRV points

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measured values
Rhapsody Lilac Lilacs in Spring
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6828 1182
Hex #D2C8DD #E7CFE4
Light reflectance 60.0 67.0
Undertone violet undertone purple
Chroma 11.7 14.0
Hue angle 308.7° 328.6°
Color family purple pink

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