Comparison

Bright Idea vs I'm a Local

PPG 1210-5 and Vista Paint 0863, ΔE 2.45 apart

PPG Bright Idea 1210-5 on a wall, hex #ECBE63
Bright Idea PPG 1210-5
Vista Paint I'm a Local 0863 on a wall, hex #E9C062
I'm a Local Vista Paint 0863
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.45Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Bright Idea (1210-5) and Vista Paint I'm a Local (0863) measure a delta-E of 2.45 apart. I'm a Local is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 51.8 and 52.2. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Bright Idea depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Bright Idea the same color as Vista Paint I'm a Local?

Not quite, but close - PPG Bright Idea and Vista Paint I'm a Local are delta-E 2.45 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Bright Idea and Vista Paint I'm a Local?

The measured color distance between PPG Bright Idea and Vista Paint I'm a Local is delta-E 2.45.

Which is lighter, PPG Bright Idea or Vista Paint I'm a Local?

Vista Paint I'm a Local is lighter than PPG Bright Idea by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.45 Bright Idea and I'm a Local
LIGHTESTI'm a Local LRV 57.0
DARKESTBright Idea LRV 53.0
SPREAD4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Bright Idea I'm a Local
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1210-5 0863
Hex #ECBE63 #E9C062
Light reflectance 53.0 57.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 51.8 52.2
Hue angle 83.1° 85.7°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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