ComparisonComparisonPPG 1244-3 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 8.1 apart
PPG Valor (1244-3) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 8.1 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 18.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Watery Sea depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Valor and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 8.1 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Valor and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 8.1.
PPG Valor is lighter than Vista Paint Watery Sea by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than PPG Valor - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Valor | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1244-3 | 0638 |
| Hex | #A3BCDB | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.4 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 264.9° | 254.7° |
| Color family | blue | teal |