ComparisonComparisonPPG 1218-3 and Vista Paint 7824, ΔE 7.43 apart
PPG Lively Laugh (1218-3) and Vista Paint Garden Promenade (7824) measure a delta-E of 7.43 apart. Lively Laugh is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lively Laugh holds more color, chroma 40.6 against 35.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Garden Promenade depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Lively Laugh and Vista Paint Garden Promenade are delta-E 7.43 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Lively Laugh and Vista Paint Garden Promenade is delta-E 7.43.
PPG Lively Laugh is lighter than Vista Paint Garden Promenade by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Lively Laugh carries more color than Vista Paint Garden Promenade - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lively Laugh | Garden Promenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1218-3 | 7824 |
| Hex | #E1DD8E | #DCD08D |
| Light reflectance | 68.0 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 40.6 | 35.2 |
| Hue angle | 104.4° | 99.1° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |