ComparisonComparisonPPG 1212-6 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 5 apart
PPG Acorn Squash (1212-6) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 5 apart. Acorn Squash is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 79.2 and 78.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunnyside depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 67.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Acorn Squash and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 5 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 Sunnyside is delta-E 5.
PPG Acorn Squash is lighter than Vista Paint Sunnyside by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Acorn Squash | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1212-6 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FFDF38 | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 70.0 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 79.2 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 93.6° | 91.5° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |