ComparisonComparisonPPG 1205-7 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 2.16 apart
PPG Fall Gold (1205-7) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 2.16 apart. Goldfinch is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Fall Gold holds more color, chroma 73.4 against 71.4, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Fall Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 56.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Fall Gold and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 2.16 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Fall Gold and Vista Paint Goldfinch is delta-E 2.16.
Vista Paint Goldfinch is lighter than PPG Fall Gold by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Fall Gold | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1205-7 | 7942 |
| Hex | #FFBC35 | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 56.0 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 73.4 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 79.9° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |