Match Real Simple
PPG Real Simple is a mid-tone shade with an LRV of 48. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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PPG1096-4#ccb896LRV 48
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.

Real Simple
Palmetto Bluff

Palmetto Bluff
0309 · LRV 52
Palmetto Bluff reads slightly lighter

Real Simple
Refined Yellow
Refined Yellow
12082 · LRV 44
Real Simple reads slightly lighter

Real Simple
RAL 780-3
RAL 780-3
RAL 780-3 · LRV 57
RAL 780-3 reads slightly lighter

Real Simple
S 2005-Y40R
S 2005-Y40R
S 2005-Y40R · LRV 53
S 2005-Y40R reads slightly lighter






