ComparisonComparisonPPG 1230-7 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 5.77 apart
PPG Medieval Forest (1230-7) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 5.77 apart. Medieval Forest is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Medieval Forest holds more color, chroma 34.5 against 29.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Medieval Forest and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 5.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Medieval Forest and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 5.77.
PPG Medieval Forest is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Medieval Forest carries more color than Vista Paint Emerald Accent - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Medieval Forest | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1230-7 | 7509 |
| Hex | #007E6B | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 34.5 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 176.7° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |