ComparisonComparisonPPG 1025-4 and Vista Paint 0218, ΔE 3.4 apart
PPG Sharkskin (1025-4) and Vista Paint Drifting Sand (0218) measure a delta-E of 3.4 apart. Sharkskin is 3 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 Drifting Sand depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Sharkskin and Vista Paint Drifting Sand are delta-E 3.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Sharkskin and Vista Paint Drifting Sand is delta-E 3.4.
PPG Sharkskin is lighter than Vista Paint Drifting Sand by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sharkskin | Drifting Sand | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1025-4 | 0218 |
| Hex | #B1AA9C | #AAA195 |
| Light reflectance | 40.0 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 89.6° | 81.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |