Comparison

Vanilla Tan vs Hint of Vanilla

PPG 1202-1 and Vista Paint 0001, ΔE 1.02 apart

PPG Vanilla Tan 1202-1 on a wall, hex #F1E9DD
Vanilla Tan PPG 1202-1
Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla 0001 on a wall, hex #EEE8DD
Hint of Vanilla Vista Paint 0001
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.02Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

PPG Vanilla Tan (1202-1) and Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla (0001) measure a delta-E of 1.02 apart. They sit within 1 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 6.8 and 6.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Vanilla Tan depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 81.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Vanilla Tan the same color as Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla?

Not quite, but close - PPG Vanilla Tan and Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla are delta-E 1.02 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Vanilla Tan and Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla?

The measured color distance between PPG Vanilla Tan and Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla is delta-E 1.02.

Which is lighter, PPG Vanilla Tan or Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla?

Vista Paint Hint of Vanilla is lighter than PPG Vanilla Tan by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.02 Vanilla Tan and Hint of Vanilla
LIGHTESTHint of Vanilla LRV 82.0
DARKESTVanilla Tan LRV 81.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Vanilla Tan Hint of Vanilla
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1202-1 0001
Hex #F1E9DD #EEE8DD
Light reflectance 81.0 82.0
Undertone yellow cast yellow cast
Chroma 6.8 6.1
Hue angle 84.4° 88.6°
Color family gray white

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