ComparisonComparisonPPG 1168-7 and Vista Paint AC142, ΔE 6.46 apart
PPG Egyptian Violet (1168-7) and Vista Paint Sailor's Eyes (AC142) measure a delta-E of 6.46 apart. Sailor's Eyes is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 23.1 and 23.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Egyptian Violet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Egyptian Violet and Vista Paint Sailor's Eyes are delta-E 6.46 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Egyptian Violet and Vista Paint Sailor's Eyes is delta-E 6.46.
Vista Paint Sailor's Eyes is lighter than PPG Egyptian Violet by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Egyptian Violet | Sailor's Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1168-7 | AC142 |
| Hex | #3D496D | #43587D |
| Light reflectance | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 23.1 | 23.5 |
| Hue angle | 284.0° | 276.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |