ComparisonComparisonPPG 1240-5 and Valspar 4007-10B, ΔE 1.85 apart
PPG Sorcerer (1240-5) and Valspar Blue Tango (4007-10B) measure a delta-E of 1.85 apart. Sorcerer is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.5 and 37.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Blue Tango depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Sorcerer and Valspar Blue Tango are delta-E 1.85 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Sorcerer and Valspar Blue Tango is delta-E 1.85.
PPG Sorcerer is lighter than Valspar Blue Tango by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sorcerer | Blue Tango | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1240-5 | 4007-10B |
| Hex | #3398CE | #339BCF |
| Light reflectance | 30.0 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 37.5 | 37.1 |
| Hue angle | 253.4° | 251.0° |
| Color family | teal | teal |