ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0468 and PPG 1136-2, ΔE 0.65 apart
Dutch Boy Mellow Blue (DCP-0468) and PPG Rainsong (1136-2) measure a delta-E of 0.65 apart. They sit within 0.4 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 5 and 4.4. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Mellow Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 78.6 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dutch Boy Mellow Blue and PPG Rainsong are only delta-E 0.65 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Mellow Blue and PPG Rainsong is delta-E 0.65.
| Mellow Blue | Rainsong | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | PPG |
| Code | DCP-0468 | 1136-2 |
| Hex | #DDE8E2 | #DEE8E3 |
| Light reflectance | 78.6 | 79.0 |
| Undertone | green cast | green cast |
| Chroma | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Hue angle | 161.0° | 163.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |