ComparisonComparisonPPG 1222-1 and Vista Paint 7683, ΔE 0.91 apart
PPG Lime Meringue (1222-1) and Vista Paint Nature's Palette (7683) measure a delta-E of 0.91 apart. Lime Meringue is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.5 and 11.2. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Nature's Palette depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 79.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - PPG Lime Meringue and Vista Paint Nature's Palette are only delta-E 0.91 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between PPG Lime Meringue and Vista Paint Nature's Palette is delta-E 0.91.
PPG Lime Meringue is lighter than Vista Paint Nature's Palette by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lime Meringue | Nature's Palette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1222-1 | 7683 |
| Hex | #E6ECD6 | #E5EDD8 |
| Light reflectance | 81.0 | 79.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | yellow-green undertone |
| Chroma | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Hue angle | 120.2° | 124.4° |
| Color family | green | green |