ComparisonComparisonPPG 1196-2 and Vista Paint 8034, ΔE 4.72 apart
PPG Melon Ice (1196-2) and Vista Paint Mussel Shell (8034) measure a delta-E of 4.72 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Mussel Shell holds more color, chroma 16.9 against 13.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Melon Ice reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 60.4 degrees, Mussel Shell as a red at 47.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mussel Shell depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Melon Ice and Vista Paint Mussel Shell are delta-E 4.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Melon Ice and Vista Paint Mussel Shell is delta-E 4.72.
PPG Melon Ice is lighter than Vista Paint Mussel Shell by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mussel Shell carries more color than PPG Melon Ice - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Melon Ice | Mussel Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1196-2 | 8034 |
| Hex | #F4D9C8 | #FDD6C7 |
| Light reflectance | 71.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | red |
| Chroma | 13.5 | 16.9 |
| Hue angle | 60.4° | 47.7° |
| Color family | tan | orange |