ComparisonComparisonPPG 1197-7 and Vista Paint AC112, ΔE 10.65 apart
PPG Carmelized Orange (1197-7) and Vista Paint Glowing Ember (AC112) measure a delta-E of 10.65 apart. Carmelized Orange is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Glowing Ember holds more color, chroma 61.6 against 59.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Glowing Ember depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Carmelized Orange and Vista Paint Glowing Ember are delta-E 10.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Carmelized Orange and Vista Paint Glowing Ember is delta-E 10.65.
PPG Carmelized Orange is lighter than Vista Paint Glowing Ember by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Carmelized Orange | Glowing Ember | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1197-7 | AC112 |
| Hex | #EF924A | #E3793E |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 59.4 | 61.6 |
| Hue angle | 60.6° | 53.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |