ComparisonComparisonPPG 1018-6 and Vista Paint 8438, ΔE 3.77 apart
PPG Flipper (1018-6) and Vista Paint Castle Dale (8438) measure a delta-E of 3.77 apart. Flipper is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.9 and 6.3. The undertones part company: Flipper reads as a orange cast at hue angle 56.4 degrees, Castle Dale as a yellow cast at 76.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Castle Dale depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Flipper and Vista Paint Castle Dale are delta-E 3.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Flipper and Vista Paint Castle Dale is delta-E 3.77.
PPG Flipper is lighter than Vista Paint Castle Dale by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Flipper | Castle Dale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1018-6 | 8438 |
| Hex | #7F726B | #746C63 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | orange cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Hue angle | 56.4° | 76.8° |
| Color family | gray | gray |