ComparisonComparisonPPG 1196-3 and Vista Paint 1049, ΔE 3.91 apart
PPG Dreamsicle (1196-3) and Vista Paint Salmon Mousse (1049) measure a delta-E of 3.91 apart. Salmon Mousse is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.8 and 17. The undertones part company: Dreamsicle reads as a orange at hue angle 58.6 degrees, Salmon Mousse as a red at 45.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dreamsicle depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Dreamsicle and Vista Paint Salmon Mousse are delta-E 3.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Dreamsicle and Vista Paint Salmon Mousse is delta-E 3.91.
Vista Paint Salmon Mousse is lighter than PPG Dreamsicle by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dreamsicle | Salmon Mousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1196-3 | 1049 |
| Hex | #F5D5C2 | #FAD2C4 |
| Light reflectance | 70.0 | 72.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 15.8 | 17.0 |
| Hue angle | 58.6° | 45.6° |
| Color family | tan | orange |