ComparisonComparisonPPG 1156-5 and Vista Paint 7294, ΔE 3.59 apart
PPG Smoke Blue (1156-5) and Vista Paint Blue Monday (7294) measure a delta-E of 3.59 apart. Smoke Blue is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Monday holds more color, chroma 21 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Monday depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Smoke Blue and Vista Paint Blue Monday are delta-E 3.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Smoke Blue and Vista Paint Blue Monday is delta-E 3.59.
PPG Smoke Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Blue Monday by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Smoke Blue | Blue Monday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1156-5 | 7294 |
| Hex | #53778F | #527896 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 250.2° | 256.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |