ComparisonComparisonPPG 1118-2 and Vista Paint 0784, ΔE 4.66 apart
PPG April Showers (1118-2) and Vista Paint Fresh Start (0784) measure a delta-E of 4.66 apart. April Showers is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Fresh Start holds more color, chroma 24.1 against 21.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fresh Start depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 64.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG April Showers and Vista Paint Fresh Start are delta-E 4.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG April Showers and Vista Paint Fresh Start is delta-E 4.66.
PPG April Showers is lighter than Vista Paint Fresh Start by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| April Showers | Fresh Start | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1118-2 | 0784 |
| Hex | #DADEB5 | #CFD4A6 |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 64.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 21.3 | 24.1 |
| Hue angle | 112.5° | 112.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |