ComparisonComparisonPPG 1176-5 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 9.31 apart
PPG Violet Eclipse (1176-5) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 9.31 apart. Lavender Quartz is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lavender Quartz holds more color, chroma 26 against 23.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Violet Eclipse reads as a violet at hue angle 318.4 degrees, Lavender Quartz as a purple at 337.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Violet Eclipse depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Violet Eclipse and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 9.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Violet Eclipse and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 9.31.
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is lighter than PPG Violet Eclipse by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Violet Eclipse | Lavender Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1176-5 | 1170 |
| Hex | #A387AC | #BD8CAD |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | violet | purple |
| Chroma | 23.4 | 26.0 |
| Hue angle | 318.4° | 337.3° |
| Color family | purple | pink |