ComparisonComparisonPPG 1116-5 and Vista Paint 7727, ΔE 10.08 apart
PPG Gracious Glow (1116-5) and Vista Paint Limeade (7727) measure a delta-E of 10.08 apart. Limeade is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Limeade holds more color, chroma 34.5 against 30.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Gracious Glow reads as a yellow at hue angle 99.2 degrees, Limeade as a yellow-green at 113.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gracious Glow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Gracious Glow and Vista Paint Limeade are delta-E 10.08 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Gracious Glow and Vista Paint Limeade is delta-E 10.08.
Vista Paint Limeade is lighter than PPG Gracious Glow by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Limeade carries more color than PPG Gracious Glow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Gracious Glow | Limeade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1116-5 | 7727 |
| Hex | #BAB078 | #B9C281 |
| Light reflectance | 42.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 30.4 | 34.5 |
| Hue angle | 99.2° | 113.1° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |