ComparisonComparisonPPG 1017-7 and Vista Paint 8741, ΔE 1.36 apart
PPG Chocolate Pretzel (1017-7) and Vista Paint Dame Margaret (8741) measure a delta-E of 1.36 apart. Chocolate Pretzel is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.9 and 9.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Dame Margaret depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Chocolate Pretzel and Vista Paint Dame Margaret are delta-E 1.36 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Chocolate Pretzel and Vista Paint Dame Margaret is delta-E 1.36.
PPG Chocolate Pretzel is lighter than Vista Paint Dame Margaret by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Chocolate Pretzel | Dame Margaret | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1017-7 | 8741 |
| Hex | #60504B | #604E48 |
| Light reflectance | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | red undertone | red undertone |
| Chroma | 7.9 | 9.1 |
| Hue angle | 43.3° | 44.5° |
| Color family | black | black |