ComparisonComparisonPPG 1211-7 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 12.24 apart
PPG Be Daring (1211-7) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 12.24 apart. Happy Face is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 70.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Be Daring depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Be Daring and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 12.24 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Be Daring and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 12.24.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than PPG Be Daring by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than PPG Be Daring - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Be Daring | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1211-7 | 0851 |
| Hex | #FFC943 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 59.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 70.7 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 84.6° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |