ComparisonComparisonPPG 1196-7 and Vista Paint AC112, ΔE 7.93 apart
PPG Orange Poppy (1196-7) and Vista Paint Glowing Ember (AC112) measure a delta-E of 7.93 apart. Orange Poppy is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Glowing Ember holds more color, chroma 61.6 against 54.7, 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 Orange Poppy and Vista Paint Glowing Ember are delta-E 7.93 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Orange Poppy and Vista Paint Glowing Ember is delta-E 7.93.
PPG Orange Poppy is lighter than Vista Paint Glowing Ember by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Glowing Ember carries more color than PPG Orange Poppy - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Orange Poppy | Glowing Ember | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1196-7 | AC112 |
| Hex | #E68750 | #E3793E |
| Light reflectance | 34.0 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 54.7 | 61.6 |
| Hue angle | 54.7° | 53.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |