ComparisonComparisonPPG 1055-6 and Vista Paint 0074, ΔE 6.63 apart
PPG Barn Door (1055-6) and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe (0074) measure a delta-E of 6.63 apart. Barn Door is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Barn Door holds more color, chroma 23.7 against 21.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emperor's Robe depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 11.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Barn Door and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe are delta-E 6.63 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Barn Door and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is delta-E 6.63.
PPG Barn Door is lighter than Vista Paint Emperor's Robe by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Barn Door | Emperor's Robe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1055-6 | 0074 |
| Hex | #8E5959 | #7F534B |
| Light reflectance | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 23.7 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 22.7° | 35.2° |
| Color family | red | red |