Comparison

Venetian Portico vs Transcend

Benjamin Moore AF-185 and PPG 1079-4, ΔE 1.86 apart

Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185 on a wall, hex #C4A996
Venetian Portico Benjamin Moore AF-185
PPG Transcend 1079-4 on a wall, hex #C3AC98
Transcend PPG 1079-4
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.86Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico (AF-185) and PPG Transcend (1079-4) measure a delta-E of 1.86 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.1 and 14.3. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Venetian Portico depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 41.9 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico the same color as PPG Transcend?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico and PPG Transcend are delta-E 1.86 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico and PPG Transcend?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico and PPG Transcend is delta-E 1.86.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico or PPG Transcend?

PPG Transcend is lighter than Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.86 Venetian Portico and Transcend
LIGHTESTTranscend LRV 43.0
DARKESTVenetian Portico LRV 41.9
SPREAD1.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Venetian Portico Transcend
Brand Benjamin Moore PPG
Code AF-185 1079-4
Hex #C4A996 #C3AC98
Light reflectance 41.9 43.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 15.1 14.3
Hue angle 63.0° 69.0°
Color family tan tan

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