ComparisonComparisonPPG 1212-6 and Valspar 3008-1B, ΔE 8.11 apart
PPG Acorn Squash (1212-6) and Valspar Sweet Mustard (3008-1B) measure a delta-E of 8.11 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Acorn Squash holds more color, chroma 79.2 against 73.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Acorn Squash depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Acorn Squash and Valspar Sweet Mustard are delta-E 8.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Acorn Squash and Valspar Sweet Mustard is delta-E 8.11.
PPG Acorn Squash carries more color than Valspar Sweet Mustard - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Acorn Squash | Sweet Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1212-6 | 3008-1B |
| Hex | #FFDF38 | #FFD542 |
| Light reflectance | 70.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 79.2 | 73.6 |
| Hue angle | 93.6° | 89.6° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |