ComparisonComparisonPPG 1212-6 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 6.61 apart
PPG Acorn Squash (1212-6) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 6.61 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 79.2 and 80.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Acorn Squash depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Acorn Squash and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 6.61 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Acorn Squash and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 6.61.
| Acorn Squash | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1212-6 | 0851 |
| Hex | #FFDF38 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 70.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 79.2 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 93.6° | 89.5° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |