ComparisonComparisonPPG 1159-3 and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 4.47 apart
PPG Heavenly Blue (1159-3) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 4.47 apart. Bluette is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bluette holds more color, chroma 16.6 against 12.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Heavenly Blue reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 250.0 degrees, Bluette as a blue at 257.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Heavenly Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Heavenly Blue and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 4.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Heavenly Blue and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 4.47.
Vista Paint Bluette is lighter than PPG Heavenly Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Bluette carries more color than PPG Heavenly Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Heavenly Blue | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1159-3 | 0616 |
| Hex | #A3BBCD | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 48.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 250.0° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |