ComparisonComparisonPPG 1008-4 and Vista Paint 0218, ΔE 3.48 apart
PPG Gray By Me (1008-4) and Vista Paint Drifting Sand (0218) measure a delta-E of 3.48 apart. Drifting Sand is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.1 and 7.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Gray By Me depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 32.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Gray By Me and Vista Paint Drifting Sand are delta-E 3.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Gray By Me and Vista Paint Drifting Sand is delta-E 3.48.
Vista Paint Drifting Sand is lighter than PPG Gray By Me by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gray By Me | Drifting Sand | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1008-4 | 0218 |
| Hex | #A1988B | #AAA195 |
| Light reflectance | 32.0 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 82.8° | 81.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |