ComparisonComparisonPPG 1206-5 and Valspar 3006-3C, ΔE 2.9 apart
PPG Spiced Butternut (1206-5) and Valspar Amber Pearl (3006-3C) measure a delta-E of 2.9 apart. Spiced Butternut is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 52.2 and 50.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Amber Pearl depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 67.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Spiced Butternut and Valspar Amber Pearl are delta-E 2.9 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Spiced Butternut and Valspar Amber Pearl is delta-E 2.9.
PPG Spiced Butternut is lighter than Valspar Amber Pearl by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Spiced Butternut | Amber Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1206-5 | 3006-3C |
| Hex | #FFD978 | #F9D275 |
| Light reflectance | 70.0 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 52.2 | 50.8 |
| Hue angle | 88.1° | 87.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |