ComparisonComparisonPPG 1196-6 and Vista Paint 7957, ΔE 21.51 apart
PPG Chinese Lantern (1196-6) and Vista Paint Monarch Wing (7957) measure a delta-E of 21.51 apart. Monarch Wing is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Monarch Wing holds more color, chroma 74 against 55.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Chinese Lantern depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Chinese Lantern and Vista Paint Monarch Wing are delta-E 21.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Chinese Lantern and Vista Paint Monarch Wing is delta-E 21.51.
Vista Paint Monarch Wing is lighter than PPG Chinese Lantern by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Monarch Wing carries more color than PPG Chinese Lantern - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Chinese Lantern | Monarch Wing | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1196-6 | 7957 |
| Hex | #F09056 | #FF982F |
| Light reflectance | 37.0 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 55.4 | 74.0 |
| Hue angle | 55.6° | 64.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |