ComparisonComparisonPPG 1251-5 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 6.49 apart
PPG Moorland Heather (1251-5) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 6.49 apart. Moorland Heather is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Moorland Heather holds more color, chroma 30.8 against 26, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lavender Quartz depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Moorland Heather and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 6.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Moorland Heather and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 6.49.
PPG Moorland Heather is lighter than Vista Paint Lavender Quartz by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Moorland Heather carries more color than Vista Paint Lavender Quartz - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Moorland Heather | Lavender Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1251-5 | 1170 |
| Hex | #CC94BE | #BD8CAD |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 30.8 | 26.0 |
| Hue angle | 334.2° | 337.3° |
| Color family | pink | pink |