ComparisonComparisonPPG 1110-2 and Sherwin-Williams SW 1666, ΔE 5.5 apart
PPG Subtle Sunshine (1110-2) and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) measure a delta-E of 5.5 apart. Venetian Yellow is 10.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Venetian Yellow holds more color, chroma 34.8 against 32.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Subtle Sunshine depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 67.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Subtle Sunshine and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow are delta-E 5.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Subtle Sunshine and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow is delta-E 5.5.
Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow is lighter than PPG Subtle Sunshine by 10.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Subtle Sunshine | Venetian Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1110-2 | SW 1666 |
| Hex | #E4D89A | #F6E3A1 |
| Light reflectance | 67.0 | 77.4 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 32.5 | 34.8 |
| Hue angle | 98.9° | 94.8° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |