Comparison

Purple Gala vs Japanese Lilac

Valspar 4002-10A and Vista Paint 7111, ΔE 3.43 apart

Valspar Purple Gala 4002-10A on a wall, hex #B99ECD
Purple Gala Valspar 4002-10A
Vista Paint Japanese Lilac 7111 on a wall, hex #C19ECA
Japanese Lilac Vista Paint 7111
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.43Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Valspar Purple Gala (4002-10A) and Vista Paint Japanese Lilac (7111) measure a delta-E of 3.43 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 27.7 and 27.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Japanese Lilac depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 38.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Purple Gala and Vista Paint Japanese Lilac?

Valspar Purple Gala and Vista Paint Japanese Lilac are delta-E 3.43 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Purple Gala and Vista Paint Japanese Lilac?

The measured color distance between Valspar Purple Gala and Vista Paint Japanese Lilac is delta-E 3.43.

Which is lighter, Valspar Purple Gala or Vista Paint Japanese Lilac?

Valspar Purple Gala is lighter than Vista Paint Japanese Lilac by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.43 Purple Gala and Japanese Lilac
LIGHTESTPurple Gala LRV 39.0
DARKESTJapanese Lilac LRV 38.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Purple Gala Japanese Lilac
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 4002-10A 7111
Hex #B99ECD #C19ECA
Light reflectance 39.0 38.0
Undertone violet violet
Chroma 27.7 27.3
Hue angle 312.6° 319.6°
Color family purple purple

Each on its own

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