ComparisonComparisonPPG 1158-4 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 5.51 apart
PPG Serene Sea (1158-4) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 5.51 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.1 and 22.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Serene Sea depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Serene Sea and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 5.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Serene Sea and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 5.51.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than PPG Serene Sea by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Serene Sea | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1158-4 | 7344 |
| Hex | #78A7C3 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 36.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 21.1 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 246.1° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |