ComparisonComparisonPPG 1209-6 and Vista Paint 7917, ΔE 15.15 apart
PPG Brass Mesh (1209-6) and Vista Paint Golden Autumn (7917) measure a delta-E of 15.15 apart. Golden Autumn is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Autumn holds more color, chroma 70.2 against 56, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brass Mesh depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 41.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Brass Mesh and Vista Paint Golden Autumn are delta-E 15.15 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Brass Mesh and Vista Paint Golden Autumn is delta-E 15.15.
Vista Paint Golden Autumn is lighter than PPG Brass Mesh by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Golden Autumn carries more color than PPG Brass Mesh - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Brass Mesh | Golden Autumn | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1209-6 | 7917 |
| Hex | #E1A84B | #F2A32F |
| Light reflectance | 41.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 56.0 | 70.2 |
| Hue angle | 77.9° | 73.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |