PPG 1196-6 and Vista Paint 7998, ΔE 8.18 apart
PPG Chinese Lantern (1196-6) and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail (7998) measure a delta-E of 8.18 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Chinese Lantern holds more color, chroma 55.4 against 47.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cimarron Trail depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Chinese Lantern and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail are delta-E 8.18 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Chinese Lantern and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail is delta-E 8.18.
PPG Chinese Lantern is lighter than Vista Paint Cimarron Trail by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Chinese Lantern carries more color than Vista Paint Cimarron Trail - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Chinese Lantern | Cimarron Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1196-6 | 7998 |
| Hex | #F09056 | #E58E60 |
| Light reflectance | 37.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 55.4 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 55.6° | 53.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |