ComparisonComparisonPPG 1177-3 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 5.81 apart
PPG Shy Violet (1177-3) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 5.81 apart. Lilacs in Spring is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lilacs in Spring holds more color, chroma 14 against 9.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Shy Violet reads as a purple undertone at hue angle 324.8 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shy Violet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 60.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Shy Violet and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 5.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Shy Violet and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 5.81.
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is lighter than PPG Shy Violet by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring carries more color than PPG Shy Violet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Shy Violet | Lilacs in Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1177-3 | 1182 |
| Hex | #D6C7D6 | #E7CFE4 |
| Light reflectance | 60.0 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | purple undertone | purple |
| Chroma | 9.7 | 14.0 |
| Hue angle | 324.8° | 328.6° |
| Color family | pink | pink |