ComparisonComparisonPPG 1012-6 and Vista Paint 0493, ΔE 4.12 apart
PPG Volcanic Ash (1012-6) and Vista Paint Spacebox (0493) measure a delta-E of 4.12 apart. Volcanic Ash is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Spacebox holds more color, chroma 5.2 against 3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Volcanic Ash reads as a true neutral at hue angle 222.4 degrees, Spacebox as a teal cast at 205.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Spacebox depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Volcanic Ash and Vista Paint Spacebox are delta-E 4.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Volcanic Ash and Vista Paint Spacebox is delta-E 4.12.
PPG Volcanic Ash is lighter than Vista Paint Spacebox by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Volcanic Ash | Spacebox | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1012-6 | 0493 |
| Hex | #6F7678 | #626F70 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | teal cast |
| Chroma | 3.0 | 5.2 |
| Hue angle | 222.4° | 205.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |