ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0030 and PPG 1233-1, ΔE 8.3 apart
Dutch Boy Lady Nicole (DCP-0030) and PPG Free Spirit (1233-1) measure a delta-E of 8.3 apart. Free Spirit is 11.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.2 and 5.6. The undertones part company: Lady Nicole reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 109.8 degrees, Free Spirit as a cool teal-gray at 193.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lady Nicole depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 71.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Lady Nicole and PPG Free Spirit are delta-E 8.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Lady Nicole and PPG Free Spirit is delta-E 8.3.
PPG Free Spirit is lighter than Dutch Boy Lady Nicole by 11.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lady Nicole | Free Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | PPG |
| Code | DCP-0030 | 1233-1 |
| Hex | #DDDDD5 | #DEEEED |
| Light reflectance | 71.9 | 83.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | cool teal-gray |
| Chroma | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Hue angle | 109.8° | 193.8° |
| Color family | gray | white |