Comparison

Sonora Rose vs Lilacs in Spring

PPG 1251-3 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 2.36 apart

PPG Sonora Rose 1251-3 on a wall, hex #E8D2E3
Sonora Rose PPG 1251-3
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring 1182 on a wall, hex #E7CFE4
Lilacs in Spring Vista Paint 1182
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.36Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Sonora Rose (1251-3) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 2.36 apart. Sonora Rose is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lilacs in Spring holds more color, chroma 14 against 11.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sonora Rose reads as a purple undertone at hue angle 332.1 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Lilacs in Spring depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 67.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Sonora Rose the same color as Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Not quite, but close - PPG Sonora Rose and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 2.36 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Sonora Rose and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

The measured color distance between PPG Sonora Rose and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 2.36.

Which is lighter, PPG Sonora Rose or Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

PPG Sonora Rose is lighter than Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.36 Sonora Rose and Lilacs in Spring
LIGHTESTSonora Rose LRV 69.0
DARKESTLilacs in Spring LRV 67.0
SPREAD2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sonora Rose Lilacs in Spring
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1251-3 1182
Hex #E8D2E3 #E7CFE4
Light reflectance 69.0 67.0
Undertone purple undertone purple
Chroma 11.9 14.0
Hue angle 332.1° 328.6°
Color family pink pink

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