ComparisonComparisonPPG 1198-7 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6643, ΔE 3.8 apart
PPG Sesame Crunch (1198-7) and Sherwin-Williams Yam (SW 6643) measure a delta-E of 3.8 apart. Yam is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sesame Crunch holds more color, chroma 53.8 against 50.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sesame Crunch depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 19.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Sesame Crunch and Sherwin-Williams Yam are delta-E 3.8 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Sesame Crunch and Sherwin-Williams Yam is delta-E 3.8.
Sherwin-Williams Yam is lighter than PPG Sesame Crunch by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Sesame Crunch carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Yam - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sesame Crunch | Yam | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1198-7 | SW 6643 |
| Hex | #C26A35 | #C36F3E |
| Light reflectance | 19.0 | 23.4 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 53.8 | 50.3 |
| Hue angle | 55.0° | 54.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |