ComparisonComparisonPPG 1086-1 and Vista Paint OW160, ΔE 0.51 apart
PPG Horseradish (1086-1) and Vista Paint Soft Sesame (OW160) measure a delta-E of 0.51 apart. Soft Sesame is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.8 and 6.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Horseradish depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 81.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - PPG Horseradish and Vista Paint Soft Sesame are only delta-E 0.51 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between PPG Horseradish and Vista Paint Soft Sesame is delta-E 0.51.
Vista Paint Soft Sesame is lighter than PPG Horseradish by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Horseradish | Soft Sesame | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1086-1 | OW160 |
| Hex | #EEEADD | #EEEADE |
| Light reflectance | 81.0 | 83.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Hue angle | 97.3° | 96.4° |
| Color family | gray | white |