ComparisonComparisonPPG 1235-5 and Valspar 5002-8A, ΔE 4.06 apart
PPG Blue Calypso (1235-5) and Valspar Sea Serenade (5002-8A) measure a delta-E of 4.06 apart. Sea Serenade is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Calypso holds more color, chroma 25.8 against 23.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Calypso depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 34.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Blue Calypso and Valspar Sea Serenade are delta-E 4.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Blue Calypso and Valspar Sea Serenade is delta-E 4.06.
Valspar Sea Serenade is lighter than PPG Blue Calypso by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Calypso | Sea Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Valspar |
| Code | 1235-5 | 5002-8A |
| Hex | #55A7B6 | #67AFBE |
| Light reflectance | 34.0 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 25.8 | 23.7 |
| Hue angle | 216.6° | 218.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |