ComparisonComparisonPPG 1204-3 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 5.19 apart
PPG Creamy Custard (1204-3) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 5.19 apart. Creamy Custard is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.7 and 22.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Liveliness depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Creamy Custard and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 5.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Creamy Custard and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 5.19.
PPG Creamy Custard is lighter than Vista Paint Liveliness by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Creamy Custard | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1204-3 | 0979 |
| Hex | #F9E7BF | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 79.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 21.7 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 89.9° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |