ComparisonComparisonPPG 1216-6 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 12.16 apart
PPG Citrus Spice (1216-6) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 12.16 apart. Sunnyside is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunnyside holds more color, chroma 78.4 against 72.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Citrus Spice depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Citrus Spice and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 12.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Citrus Spice and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 12.16.
Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than PPG Citrus Spice by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunnyside carries more color than PPG Citrus Spice - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citrus Spice | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1216-6 | 0842 |
| Hex | #E6D943 | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 72.3 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 99.5° | 91.5° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |