ComparisonComparisonPPG 1070-5 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 9.03 apart
PPG Hitching Post (1070-5) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 9.03 apart. Gates of Gold is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gates of Gold holds more color, chroma 39.3 against 32, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hitching Post depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Hitching Post and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 9.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Hitching Post and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 9.03.
Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than PPG Hitching Post by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gates of Gold carries more color than PPG Hitching Post - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Hitching Post | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1070-5 | 0997 |
| Hex | #C48D69 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 32.0 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 58.9° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |