ComparisonComparisonPPG 1226-4 and Sherwin-Williams SW 9036, ΔE 4.77 apart
PPG Heath Green (1226-4) and Sherwin-Williams Retro Mint (SW 9036) measure a delta-E of 4.77 apart. They sit within 1.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Heath Green holds more color, chroma 27 against 22.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Heath Green depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Heath Green and Sherwin-Williams Retro Mint are delta-E 4.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Heath Green and Sherwin-Williams Retro Mint is delta-E 4.77.
Sherwin-Williams Retro Mint is lighter than PPG Heath Green by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Heath Green carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Retro Mint - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Heath Green | Retro Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1226-4 | SW 9036 |
| Hex | #9ACDA9 | #9FCDB1 |
| Light reflectance | 53.0 | 54.2 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 27.0 | 22.6 |
| Hue angle | 152.1° | 156.4° |
| Color family | green | green |