ComparisonComparisonPPG 1157-4 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 5.28 apart
PPG Arabella (1157-4) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 5.28 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 18.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Arabella depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Arabella and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 5.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Arabella and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 5.28.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than PPG Arabella by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than PPG Arabella - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Arabella | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1157-4 | 7344 |
| Hex | #82ACC4 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.7 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 243.9° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |