ComparisonComparisonPPG 1085-3 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6141, ΔE 0.72 apart
PPG Seriously Sand (1085-3) and Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) measure a delta-E of 0.72 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14.1 and 14.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Softer Tan depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 60.2 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - PPG Seriously Sand and Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan are only delta-E 0.72 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between PPG Seriously Sand and Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan is delta-E 0.72.
| Seriously Sand | Softer Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1085-3 | SW 6141 |
| Hex | #DCCCB4 | #DACAB2 |
| Light reflectance | 61.0 | 60.2 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Hue angle | 83.1° | 83.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |