ComparisonComparisonPPG 1198-6 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6642, ΔE 4.37 apart
PPG Tiger Tail (1198-6) and Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange (SW 6642) measure a delta-E of 4.37 apart. Rhumba Orange is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tiger Tail holds more color, chroma 55.7 against 51.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tiger Tail depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 25.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Tiger Tail and Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange are delta-E 4.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Tiger Tail and Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange is delta-E 4.37.
Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange is lighter than PPG Tiger Tail by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Tiger Tail carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tiger Tail | Rhumba Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1198-6 | SW 6642 |
| Hex | #CE7639 | #CB7841 |
| Light reflectance | 25.0 | 26.5 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 55.7 | 51.4 |
| Hue angle | 57.9° | 57.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |