ComparisonComparisonPPG 1036-7 and Vista Paint 8261, ΔE 3.49 apart
PPG Mostly Metal (1036-7) and Vista Paint New Uniform (8261) measure a delta-E of 3.49 apart. Mostly Metal is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.9 and 1.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the New Uniform depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Mostly Metal and Vista Paint New Uniform are delta-E 3.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Mostly Metal and Vista Paint New Uniform is delta-E 3.49.
PPG Mostly Metal is lighter than Vista Paint New Uniform by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mostly Metal | New Uniform | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1036-7 | 8261 |
| Hex | #575E5F | #565759 |
| Light reflectance | 11.0 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Hue angle | 211.3° | 271.6° |
| Color family | black | black |