ComparisonComparisonPPG 1243-7 and Vista Paint 0641, ΔE 9.14 apart
PPG Rainbow Bright (1243-7) and Vista Paint Dancing Sea (0641) measure a delta-E of 9.14 apart. Rainbow Bright is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Rainbow Bright holds more color, chroma 45.6 against 39.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dancing Sea depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Rainbow Bright and Vista Paint Dancing Sea are delta-E 9.14 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Rainbow Bright and Vista Paint Dancing Sea is delta-E 9.14.
PPG Rainbow Bright is lighter than Vista Paint Dancing Sea by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Rainbow Bright carries more color than Vista Paint Dancing Sea - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rainbow Bright | Dancing Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1243-7 | 0641 |
| Hex | #2863AD | #335392 |
| Light reflectance | 14.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 45.6 | 39.4 |
| Hue angle | 279.5° | 283.9° |
| Color family | blue | blue |