ComparisonComparisonPPG 1203-2 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7557, ΔE 0.64 apart
PPG Mimosa (1203-2) and Sherwin-Williams Summer White (SW 7557) measure a delta-E of 0.64 apart. Summer White is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.2 and 10.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Mimosa depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 81.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - PPG Mimosa and Sherwin-Williams Summer White are only delta-E 0.64 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between PPG Mimosa and Sherwin-Williams Summer White is delta-E 0.64.
Sherwin-Williams Summer White is lighter than PPG Mimosa by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mimosa | Summer White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1203-2 | SW 7557 |
| Hex | #F5E9D5 | #F4E9D6 |
| Light reflectance | 81.0 | 82.5 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Hue angle | 86.0° | 86.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |