ComparisonComparisonPPG 1212-4 and Sherwin-Williams SW 1666, ΔE 5.23 apart
PPG Lazy Daizy (1212-4) and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) measure a delta-E of 5.23 apart. Lazy Daizy is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lazy Daizy holds more color, chroma 37.9 against 34.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Venetian Yellow depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 77.4 rather than matching by name.
PPG Lazy Daizy and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow are delta-E 5.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Lazy Daizy and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow is delta-E 5.23.
PPG Lazy Daizy is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Lazy Daizy carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lazy Daizy | Venetian Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1212-4 | SW 1666 |
| Hex | #F6EBA1 | #F6E3A1 |
| Light reflectance | 79.0 | 77.4 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 37.9 | 34.8 |
| Hue angle | 100.5° | 94.8° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |