ComparisonComparisonPPG 1026-7 and Vista Paint 0374, ΔE 3.92 apart
PPG Hip Waders (1026-7) and Vista Paint Candle Wax (0374) measure a delta-E of 3.92 apart. Candle Wax is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hip Waders holds more color, chroma 15.5 against 13, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Hip Waders reads as a yellow at hue angle 91.1 degrees, Candle Wax as a yellow undertone at 100.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hip Waders depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Hip Waders and Vista Paint Candle Wax are delta-E 3.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Hip Waders and Vista Paint Candle Wax is delta-E 3.92.
Vista Paint Candle Wax is lighter than PPG Hip Waders by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Hip Waders | Candle Wax | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1026-7 | 0374 |
| Hex | #746A51 | #74705A |
| Light reflectance | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Hue angle | 91.1° | 100.7° |
| Color family | tan | yellow |