ComparisonComparisonPPG 1049-3 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6296, ΔE 1.83 apart
PPG Nostalgia (1049-3) and Sherwin-Williams Fading Rose (SW 6296) measure a delta-E of 1.83 apart. Fading Rose is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.6 and 11.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Nostalgia depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 52.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Nostalgia and Sherwin-Williams Fading Rose are delta-E 1.83 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Nostalgia and Sherwin-Williams Fading Rose is delta-E 1.83.
Sherwin-Williams Fading Rose is lighter than PPG Nostalgia by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Nostalgia | Fading Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1049-3 | SW 6296 |
| Hex | #D6B8BD | #DABDC1 |
| Light reflectance | 52.0 | 55.2 |
| Undertone | pink undertone | pink undertone |
| Chroma | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| Hue angle | 7.1° | 9.3° |
| Color family | pink | pink |