Comparison

Sea Fantasy vs Splashy

PPG 1234-6 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6942, ΔE 2.32 apart

PPG Sea Fantasy 1234-6 on a wall, hex #1A9597
Sea Fantasy PPG 1234-6
Sherwin-Williams Splashy SW 6942 on a wall, hex #019196
Splashy Sherwin-Williams SW 6942
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.32Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Sea Fantasy (1234-6) and Sherwin-Williams Splashy (SW 6942) measure a delta-E of 2.32 apart. Sea Fantasy is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 31.8 and 32.2. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Splashy depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 21.2 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Sea Fantasy the same color as Sherwin-Williams Splashy?

Not quite, but close - PPG Sea Fantasy and Sherwin-Williams Splashy are delta-E 2.32 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Sea Fantasy and Sherwin-Williams Splashy?

The measured color distance between PPG Sea Fantasy and Sherwin-Williams Splashy is delta-E 2.32.

Which is lighter, PPG Sea Fantasy or Sherwin-Williams Splashy?

PPG Sea Fantasy is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Splashy by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.32 Sea Fantasy and Splashy
LIGHTESTSea Fantasy LRV 25.0
DARKESTSplashy LRV 21.2
SPREAD3.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sea Fantasy Splashy
Brand PPG Sherwin-Williams
Code 1234-6 SW 6942
Hex #1A9597 #019196
Light reflectance 25.0 21.2
Undertone teal teal
Chroma 31.8 32.2
Hue angle 198.7° 201.7°
Color family teal teal

Each on its own

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