Candy Corn vs S 5040-Y80R
Where Candy Corn belongs to PPG's range, S 5040-Y80R is a NCS color. Candy Corn (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-Y80R (LRV 7), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 30.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Candy Corn vs S 5040-Y80R Color Comparison
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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