Comparison

Diversion vs Big Spender

PPG 1021-4 and Vista Paint 0212, ΔE 2.91 apart

PPG Diversion 1021-4 on a wall, hex #A99A89
Diversion PPG 1021-4
Vista Paint Big Spender 0212 on a wall, hex #AA9F91
Big Spender Vista Paint 0212
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.91Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Diversion (1021-4) and Vista Paint Big Spender (0212) measure a delta-E of 2.91 apart. Big Spender is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Diversion holds more color, chroma 11.2 against 8.9, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Diversion depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 34.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Diversion the same color as Vista Paint Big Spender?

Not quite, but close - PPG Diversion and Vista Paint Big Spender are delta-E 2.91 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Diversion and Vista Paint Big Spender?

The measured color distance between PPG Diversion and Vista Paint Big Spender is delta-E 2.91.

Which is lighter, PPG Diversion or Vista Paint Big Spender?

Vista Paint Big Spender is lighter than PPG Diversion by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.91 Diversion and Big Spender
LIGHTESTBig Spender LRV 36.0
DARKESTDiversion LRV 34.0
SPREAD2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Diversion Big Spender
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1021-4 0212
Hex #A99A89 #AA9F91
Light reflectance 34.0 36.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 11.2 8.9
Hue angle 76.4° 79.8°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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