ComparisonComparisonPPG 1157-6 and Vista Paint 7294, ΔE 6.85 apart
PPG Cosmic Dust (1157-6) and Vista Paint Blue Monday (7294) measure a delta-E of 6.85 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Cosmic Dust holds more color, chroma 26.9 against 21, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Monday depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Cosmic Dust and Vista Paint Blue Monday are delta-E 6.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Cosmic Dust and Vista Paint Blue Monday is delta-E 6.85.
PPG Cosmic Dust is lighter than Vista Paint Blue Monday by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Cosmic Dust carries more color than Vista Paint Blue Monday - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cosmic Dust | Blue Monday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1157-6 | 7294 |
| Hex | #347699 | #527896 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 26.9 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 249.2° | 256.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |