ComparisonComparisonPPG 1205-6 and Valspar 3002-1C, ΔE 4.29 apart
PPG Honey Pot (1205-6) and Valspar Golden Butter (3002-1C) measure a delta-E of 4.29 apart. Golden Butter is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Honey Pot holds more color, chroma 57.6 against 54.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Honey Pot depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Honey Pot and Valspar Golden Butter are delta-E 4.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Honey Pot and Valspar Golden Butter is delta-E 4.29.
Valspar Golden Butter is lighter than PPG Honey Pot by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Honey Pot | Golden Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1205-6 | 3002-1C |
| Hex | #FFC863 | #FFCF6D |
| Light reflectance | 61.0 | 68.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 57.6 | 54.7 |
| Hue angle | 81.1° | 83.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |