Comparison

Almond Cream vs Marshmallow Mist

PPG 1086-3 and Vista Paint 0265, ΔE 1.56 apart

PPG Almond Cream 1086-3 on a wall, hex #E1CFB2
Almond Cream PPG 1086-3
Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist 0265 on a wall, hex #DFCCAD
Marshmallow Mist Vista Paint 0265
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.56Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

PPG Almond Cream (1086-3) and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist (0265) measure a delta-E of 1.56 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 16.8 and 18. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Almond Cream depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 62.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Almond Cream the same color as Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist?

Not quite, but close - PPG Almond Cream and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist are delta-E 1.56 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Almond Cream and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist?

The measured color distance between PPG Almond Cream and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist is delta-E 1.56.

Which is lighter, PPG Almond Cream or Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist?

Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist is lighter than PPG Almond Cream by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.56 Almond Cream and Marshmallow Mist
LIGHTESTMarshmallow Mist LRV 63.0
DARKESTAlmond Cream LRV 62.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Almond Cream Marshmallow Mist
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1086-3 0265
Hex #E1CFB2 #DFCCAD
Light reflectance 62.0 63.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 16.8 18.0
Hue angle 84.3° 84.3°
Color family tan tan

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