ComparisonComparisonPPG 1230-2 and Vista Paint 7459, ΔE 4.32 apart
PPG Serendipity (1230-2) and Vista Paint Swim Team (7459) measure a delta-E of 4.32 apart. Swim Team is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 13.5 and 12.8. The undertones part company: Serendipity reads as a green undertone at hue angle 178.1 degrees, Swim Team as a teal undertone at 191.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Serendipity depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 69.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Serendipity and Vista Paint Swim Team are delta-E 4.32 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Serendipity and Vista Paint Swim Team is delta-E 4.32.
Vista Paint Swim Team is lighter than PPG Serendipity by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Serendipity | Swim Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1230-2 | 7459 |
| Hex | #BDE1D8 | #C4E9E6 |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 72.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 13.5 | 12.8 |
| Hue angle | 178.1° | 191.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |