ComparisonComparisonPPG 1209-5 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 10.73 apart
PPG Yellow Coneflower (1209-5) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 10.73 apart. Yellow Coneflower is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mustard Field holds more color, chroma 64.4 against 56.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mustard Field depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Yellow Coneflower and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 10.73 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Yellow Coneflower and Vista Paint Mustard Field is delta-E 10.73.
PPG Yellow Coneflower is lighter than Vista Paint Mustard Field by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mustard Field carries more color than PPG Yellow Coneflower - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Yellow Coneflower | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1209-5 | AC102 |
| Hex | #EDB856 | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 56.6 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 80.9° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |