ComparisonComparisonPPG 1203-6 and Vista Paint 0983, ΔE 7.05 apart
PPG Goldfish (1203-6) and Vista Paint Japonica (0983) measure a delta-E of 7.05 apart. Goldfish is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 51.1 and 49.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Japonica depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Goldfish and Vista Paint Japonica are delta-E 7.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Goldfish and Vista Paint Japonica is delta-E 7.05.
PPG Goldfish is lighter than Vista Paint Japonica by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Goldfish | Japonica | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1203-6 | 0983 |
| Hex | #F2AD62 | #E69C5A |
| Light reflectance | 47.0 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 51.1 | 49.9 |
| Hue angle | 69.9° | 64.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |