ComparisonComparisonPPG 1202-6 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 4.12 apart
PPG Polo Pony (1202-6) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 4.12 apart. Gates of Gold is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Polo Pony holds more color, chroma 43.3 against 39.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Polo Pony depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Polo Pony and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 4.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Polo Pony and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 4.12.
Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than PPG Polo Pony by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Polo Pony carries more color than Vista Paint Gates of Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Polo Pony | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1202-6 | 0997 |
| Hex | #D09258 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 33.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 43.3 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 66.5° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |