ComparisonComparisonPPG 1159-5 and Vista Paint 7294, ΔE 1.69 apart
PPG Stormy Ridge (1159-5) and Vista Paint Blue Monday (7294) measure a delta-E of 1.69 apart. Stormy Ridge is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.1 and 21. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Blue Monday depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Stormy Ridge and Vista Paint Blue Monday are delta-E 1.69 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Stormy Ridge and Vista Paint Blue Monday is delta-E 1.69.
PPG Stormy Ridge is lighter than Vista Paint Blue Monday by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Stormy Ridge | Blue Monday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1159-5 | 7294 |
| Hex | #507B9A | #527896 |
| Light reflectance | 19.0 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 254.2° | 256.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |