ComparisonComparisonPPG 1178-4 and Vista Paint 1204, ΔE 2.63 apart
PPG Soft Amethyst (1178-4) and Vista Paint Noteworthy (1204) measure a delta-E of 2.63 apart. Noteworthy is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 13.1 and 14.4. The undertones part company: Soft Amethyst reads as a purple undertone at hue angle 333.1 degrees, Noteworthy as a purple at 338.7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Soft Amethyst depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Soft Amethyst and Vista Paint Noteworthy are delta-E 2.63 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Soft Amethyst and Vista Paint Noteworthy is delta-E 2.63.
Vista Paint Noteworthy is lighter than PPG Soft Amethyst by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Soft Amethyst | Noteworthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1178-4 | 1204 |
| Hex | #CFB7C9 | #D8BBCD |
| Light reflectance | 51.0 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | purple undertone | purple |
| Chroma | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Hue angle | 333.1° | 338.7° |
| Color family | pink | pink |