ComparisonComparisonPPG 1088-5 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0012, ΔE 2.9 apart
PPG Outback (1088-5) and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) measure a delta-E of 2.9 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.2 and 30.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Empire Gold depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 37.2 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Outback and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold are delta-E 2.9 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Outback and Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold is delta-E 2.9.
| Outback | Empire Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1088-5 | SW 0012 |
| Hex | #C9A375 | #C19F6E |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 37.2 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 30.2 | 30.8 |
| Hue angle | 75.0° | 78.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |