ComparisonComparisonPPG 1091-6 and Vista Paint 7885, ΔE 4.61 apart
PPG Down to Earth (1091-6) and Vista Paint Gold Strike (7885) measure a delta-E of 4.61 apart. Down to Earth is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gold Strike holds more color, chroma 37.9 against 34.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gold Strike depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Down to Earth and Vista Paint Gold Strike are delta-E 4.61 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Down to Earth and Vista Paint Gold Strike is delta-E 4.61.
PPG Down to Earth is lighter than Vista Paint Gold Strike by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gold Strike carries more color than PPG Down to Earth - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Down to Earth | Gold Strike | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1091-6 | 7885 |
| Hex | #B5905A | #AD884C |
| Light reflectance | 30.0 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 34.6 | 37.9 |
| Hue angle | 78.1° | 79.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |