ComparisonComparisonPPG 1242-3 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 5.04 apart
PPG Viva La Bleu (1242-3) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 5.04 apart. Viva La Bleu is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.6 and 22.1. 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 Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 5.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 5.04.
PPG Viva La Bleu is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Viva La Bleu | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1242-3 | 7344 |
| Hex | #97BEE2 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.6 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 258.6° | 251.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |