Comparison

Carmelized Orange vs Glowing Ember

PPG 1197-7 and Vista Paint AC112, ΔE 10.65 apart

PPG Carmelized Orange 1197-7 on a wall, hex #EF924A
Carmelized Orange PPG 1197-7
Vista Paint Glowing Ember AC112 on a wall, hex #E3793E
Glowing Ember Vista Paint AC112
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 10.65Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

PPG Carmelized Orange (1197-7) and Vista Paint Glowing Ember (AC112) measure a delta-E of 10.65 apart. Carmelized Orange is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Glowing Ember holds more color, chroma 61.6 against 59.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Glowing Ember depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between PPG Carmelized Orange and Vista Paint Glowing Ember?

PPG Carmelized Orange and Vista Paint Glowing Ember are delta-E 10.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between PPG Carmelized Orange and Vista Paint Glowing Ember?

The measured color distance between PPG Carmelized Orange and Vista Paint Glowing Ember is delta-E 10.65.

Which is lighter, PPG Carmelized Orange or Vista Paint Glowing Ember?

PPG Carmelized Orange is lighter than Vista Paint Glowing Ember by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 10.65 Carmelized Orange and Glowing Ember
LIGHTESTCarmelized Orange LRV 38.0
DARKESTGlowing Ember LRV 30.0
SPREAD8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Carmelized Orange Glowing Ember
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1197-7 AC112
Hex #EF924A #E3793E
Light reflectance 38.0 30.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 59.4 61.6
Hue angle 60.6° 53.4°
Color family orange orange

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