ComparisonComparisonPPG 1242-3 and Vista Paint 0645, ΔE 6.27 apart
PPG Viva La Bleu (1242-3) and Vista Paint Calm Tint (0645) measure a delta-E of 6.27 apart. Viva La Bleu is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Viva La Bleu holds more color, chroma 22.6 against 18.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calm Tint depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Calm Tint are delta-E 6.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Calm Tint is delta-E 6.27.
PPG Viva La Bleu is lighter than Vista Paint Calm Tint by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Viva La Bleu carries more color than Vista Paint Calm Tint - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Viva La Bleu | Calm Tint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1242-3 | 0645 |
| Hex | #97BEE2 | #91B3CE |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.6 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 258.6° | 253.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |