ComparisonComparisonPPG 1161-3 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 6.96 apart
PPG Everlasting (1161-3) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 6.96 apart. Everlasting is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 17.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gaugin's Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Everlasting and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 6.96 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Everlasting and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 6.96.
PPG Everlasting is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than PPG Everlasting - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Everlasting | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1161-3 | 7344 |
| Hex | #A1BED9 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.2 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 257.3° | 251.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |