ComparisonComparisonPPG 1173-7 and Vista Paint 1236, ΔE 8.15 apart
PPG Magic Spell (1173-7) and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade (1236) measure a delta-E of 8.15 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Sunset Serenade holds more color, chroma 21 against 14.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Magic Spell depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Magic Spell and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade are delta-E 8.15 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Magic Spell and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is delta-E 8.15.
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is lighter than PPG Magic Spell by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade carries more color than PPG Magic Spell - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Magic Spell | Sunset Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1173-7 | 1236 |
| Hex | #544F66 | #624D6C |
| Light reflectance | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 14.6 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 300.3° | 316.2° |
| Color family | black | purple |