ComparisonComparisonPPG 1160-4 and Vista Paint 0645, ΔE 4.97 apart
PPG Kaleidoscope (1160-4) and Vista Paint Calm Tint (0645) measure a delta-E of 4.97 apart. Calm Tint is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calm Tint holds more color, chroma 18.2 against 15, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Kaleidoscope depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 38.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Kaleidoscope and Vista Paint Calm Tint are delta-E 4.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Kaleidoscope and Vista Paint Calm Tint is delta-E 4.97.
Vista Paint Calm Tint is lighter than PPG Kaleidoscope by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Calm Tint carries more color than PPG Kaleidoscope - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Kaleidoscope | Calm Tint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1160-4 | 0645 |
| Hex | #8DA8BE | #91B3CE |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.0 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 253.4° | 253.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |