ComparisonComparisonPPG 1242-4 and Vista Paint 7327, ΔE 6.83 apart
PPG Overcast (1242-4) and Vista Paint Breathtaking Blue (7327) measure a delta-E of 6.83 apart. Overcast is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Breathtaking Blue holds more color, chroma 33.8 against 28.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Breathtaking Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 32.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Overcast and Vista Paint Breathtaking Blue are delta-E 6.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Overcast and Vista Paint Breathtaking Blue is delta-E 6.83.
PPG Overcast is lighter than Vista Paint Breathtaking Blue by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Breathtaking Blue carries more color than PPG Overcast - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Overcast | Breathtaking Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1242-4 | 7327 |
| Hex | #73A3D0 | #58A5D7 |
| Light reflectance | 36.0 | 32.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 28.3 | 33.8 |
| Hue angle | 261.6° | 254.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |