ComparisonComparisonPPG 1072-4 and Vista Paint 0044, ΔE 7.11 apart
PPG Taupe Tapestry (1072-4) and Vista Paint Calliope (0044) measure a delta-E of 7.11 apart. Taupe Tapestry is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calliope holds more color, chroma 19.2 against 13.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Taupe Tapestry reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 52.2 degrees, Calliope as a red at 40.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calliope depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Taupe Tapestry and Vista Paint Calliope are delta-E 7.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Taupe Tapestry and Vista Paint Calliope is delta-E 7.11.
PPG Taupe Tapestry is lighter than Vista Paint Calliope by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Calliope carries more color than PPG Taupe Tapestry - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Taupe Tapestry | Calliope | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1072-4 | 0044 |
| Hex | #C3A79A | #C99D91 |
| Light reflectance | 41.0 | 39.0 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | red |
| Chroma | 13.3 | 19.2 |
| Hue angle | 52.2° | 40.7° |
| Color family | tan | red |