ComparisonComparisonPPG 1157-7 and Vista Paint AC146, ΔE 4.3 apart
PPG Blue Flame (1157-7) and Vista Paint Wavy Navy (AC146) measure a delta-E of 4.3 apart. Wavy Navy is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Flame holds more color, chroma 30.7 against 28.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Flame depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Blue Flame and Vista Paint Wavy Navy are delta-E 4.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Blue Flame and Vista Paint Wavy Navy is delta-E 4.3.
Vista Paint Wavy Navy is lighter than PPG Blue Flame by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Flame | Wavy Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1157-7 | AC146 |
| Hex | #005E88 | #1D668C |
| Light reflectance | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 30.7 | 28.5 |
| Hue angle | 256.3° | 253.1° |
| Color family | blue | teal |