ComparisonComparisonPPG 1209-3 and Vista Paint 0868, ΔE 2.77 apart
PPG Dusty Yellow (1209-3) and Vista Paint Shortcake (0868) measure a delta-E of 2.77 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 26.5 and 24.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Shortcake depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Dusty Yellow and Vista Paint Shortcake are delta-E 2.77 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Dusty Yellow and Vista Paint Shortcake is delta-E 2.77.
PPG Dusty Yellow is lighter than Vista Paint Shortcake by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dusty Yellow | Shortcake | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1209-3 | 0868 |
| Hex | #F5DEAE | #EDDAAD |
| Light reflectance | 72.0 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 26.5 | 24.6 |
| Hue angle | 88.1° | 90.5° |
| Color family | orange | tan |