ComparisonComparisonPPG 1158-3 and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 3.99 apart
PPG Blue Bows (1158-3) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 3.99 apart. Blue Bows is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14.7 and 16.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bluette depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Blue Bows and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 3.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Blue Bows and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 3.99.
PPG Blue Bows is lighter than Vista Paint Bluette by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Bows | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1158-3 | 0616 |
| Hex | #A4C3D7 | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 53.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 246.0° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |