ComparisonComparisonPPG 1066-6 and Vista Paint 0039, ΔE 5.29 apart
PPG Amaretto (1066-6) and Vista Paint Mandalay Road (0039) measure a delta-E of 5.29 apart. Amaretto is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mandalay Road holds more color, chroma 30.5 against 28.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mandalay Road depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 19.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Amaretto and Vista Paint Mandalay Road are delta-E 5.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Amaretto and Vista Paint Mandalay Road is delta-E 5.29.
PPG Amaretto is lighter than Vista Paint Mandalay Road by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Amaretto | Mandalay Road | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1066-6 | 0039 |
| Hex | #AB6F60 | #A36952 |
| Light reflectance | 21.0 | 19.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 28.5 | 30.5 |
| Hue angle | 39.6° | 47.5° |
| Color family | red | orange |