Positively Purple vs Red lilac
Where Positively Purple belongs to PPG's range, Red lilac is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the pink-purple family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Red lilac (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Positively Purple (LRV 9), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Positively Purple vs Red lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Positively Purple on one side and Red lilac on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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