ComparisonComparisonPPG 1202-5 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 8.51 apart
PPG Buffalo Trail (1202-5) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 8.51 apart. Buffalo Trail is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gates of Gold holds more color, chroma 39.3 against 36.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Buffalo Trail and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 8.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Buffalo Trail and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 8.51.
PPG Buffalo Trail is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Buffalo Trail | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1202-5 | 0997 |
| Hex | #E2AC78 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 44.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 36.9 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 68.6° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |