ComparisonComparisonPPG 1229-6 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 9.78 apart
PPG Congo Green (1229-6) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 9.78 apart. Tropical Tale is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 44.7 and 43.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Congo Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Congo Green and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 9.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Congo Green and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 9.78.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than PPG Congo Green by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Congo Green | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1229-6 | 0717 |
| Hex | #00A483 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 27.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 44.7 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 170.9° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |