ComparisonComparisonPPG 1242-4 and Vista Paint 7247, ΔE 2.58 apart
PPG Overcast (1242-4) and Vista Paint Royal Regatta (7247) measure a delta-E of 2.58 apart. Overcast is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 28.3 and 29. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Royal Regatta depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 32.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Overcast and Vista Paint Royal Regatta are delta-E 2.58 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Overcast and Vista Paint Royal Regatta is delta-E 2.58.
PPG Overcast is lighter than Vista Paint Royal Regatta by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Overcast | Royal Regatta | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1242-4 | 7247 |
| Hex | #73A3D0 | #78A2D2 |
| Light reflectance | 36.0 | 32.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 28.3 | 29.0 |
| Hue angle | 261.6° | 266.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |