Comparison

Apple-a-day vs Baked Bahama

PPG 1051-7 and Valspar 1006-3A, ΔE 3.32 apart

PPG Apple-a-day 1051-7 on a wall, hex #903F45
Apple-a-day PPG 1051-7
Valspar Baked Bahama 1006-3A on a wall, hex #95454E
Baked Bahama Valspar 1006-3A
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.32Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Apple-a-day (1051-7) and Valspar Baked Bahama (1006-3A) measure a delta-E of 3.32 apart. Baked Bahama is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.3 and 36.2. The undertones part company: Apple-a-day reads as a red at hue angle 20.8 degrees, Baked Bahama as a pink at 17.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Apple-a-day depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between PPG Apple-a-day and Valspar Baked Bahama?

PPG Apple-a-day and Valspar Baked Bahama are delta-E 3.32 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between PPG Apple-a-day and Valspar Baked Bahama?

The measured color distance between PPG Apple-a-day and Valspar Baked Bahama is delta-E 3.32.

Which is lighter, PPG Apple-a-day or Valspar Baked Bahama?

Valspar Baked Bahama is lighter than PPG Apple-a-day by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.32 Apple-a-day and Baked Bahama
LIGHTESTBaked Bahama LRV 11.0
DARKESTApple-a-day LRV 9.0
SPREAD2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Apple-a-day Baked Bahama
Brand PPG Valspar
Code 1051-7 1006-3A
Hex #903F45 #95454E
Light reflectance 9.0 11.0
Undertone red pink
Chroma 37.3 36.2
Hue angle 20.8° 17.4°
Color family red red

Each on its own

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