ComparisonComparisonPPG 1155-5 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 5.74 apart
PPG Dresden Dream (1155-5) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 5.74 apart. Dresden Dream is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 13, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Dresden Dream reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 249.2 degrees, John's Blue as a blue at 259.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Dresden Dream and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 5.74 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Dresden Dream and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 5.74.
PPG Dresden Dream is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than PPG Dresden Dream - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dresden Dream | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1155-5 | 0617 |
| Hex | #8EA7B9 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 13.0 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 249.2° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |