ComparisonComparisonPPG 1216-6 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 15.79 apart
PPG Citrus Spice (1216-6) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 15.79 apart. Happy Face is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 72.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Citrus Spice depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Citrus Spice and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 15.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Citrus Spice and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 15.79.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than PPG Citrus Spice by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than PPG Citrus Spice - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citrus Spice | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1216-6 | 0851 |
| Hex | #E6D943 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 72.3 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 99.5° | 89.5° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |