ComparisonComparisonPPG 1232-6 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6941, ΔE 7.35 apart
PPG Grecian Isle (1232-6) and Sherwin-Williams Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941) measure a delta-E of 7.35 apart. Grecian Isle is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grecian Isle holds more color, chroma 37.7 against 34.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Nifty Turquoise depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Grecian Isle and Sherwin-Williams Nifty Turquoise are delta-E 7.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Grecian Isle and Sherwin-Williams Nifty Turquoise is delta-E 7.35.
PPG Grecian Isle is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Nifty Turquoise by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Grecian Isle | Nifty Turquoise | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1232-6 | SW 6941 |
| Hex | #00A49B | #019187 |
| Light reflectance | 30.0 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 37.7 | 34.9 |
| Hue angle | 188.4° | 186.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |