ComparisonComparisonPPG 1205-7 and Vista Paint 7917, ΔE 11.66 apart
PPG Fall Gold (1205-7) and Vista Paint Golden Autumn (7917) measure a delta-E of 11.66 apart. Fall Gold is 13 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Fall Gold holds more color, chroma 73.4 against 70.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Autumn depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Fall Gold and Vista Paint Golden Autumn are delta-E 11.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Fall Gold and Vista Paint Golden Autumn is delta-E 11.66.
PPG Fall Gold is lighter than Vista Paint Golden Autumn by 13 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Fall Gold carries more color than Vista Paint Golden Autumn - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Fall Gold | Golden Autumn | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1205-7 | 7917 |
| Hex | #FFBC35 | #F2A32F |
| Light reflectance | 56.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 73.4 | 70.2 |
| Hue angle | 79.9° | 73.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |