ComparisonComparisonPPG 1196-6 and Vista Paint AC112, ΔE 9.57 apart
PPG Chinese Lantern (1196-6) and Vista Paint Glowing Ember (AC112) measure a delta-E of 9.57 apart. Chinese Lantern is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Glowing Ember holds more color, chroma 61.6 against 55.4, 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 Chinese Lantern and Vista Paint Glowing Ember are delta-E 9.57 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 Glowing Ember is delta-E 9.57.
PPG Chinese Lantern is lighter than Vista Paint Glowing Ember by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Glowing Ember carries more color than PPG Chinese Lantern - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Chinese Lantern | Glowing Ember | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1196-6 | AC112 |
| Hex | #F09056 | #E3793E |
| Light reflectance | 37.0 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 55.4 | 61.6 |
| Hue angle | 55.6° | 53.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |