ComparisonComparisonPPG 1159-4 and Vista Paint 0618, ΔE 5.3 apart
PPG Walden Pond (1159-4) and Vista Paint Heavenly Sky (0618) measure a delta-E of 5.3 apart. Walden Pond is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Heavenly Sky holds more color, chroma 21.6 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 Heavenly Sky depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Walden Pond and Vista Paint Heavenly Sky are delta-E 5.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Walden Pond and Vista Paint Heavenly Sky is delta-E 5.3.
PPG Walden Pond is lighter than Vista Paint Heavenly Sky by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Walden Pond | Heavenly Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1159-4 | 0618 |
| Hex | #789BB6 | #7192B4 |
| Light reflectance | 32.0 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.7 | 21.6 |
| Hue angle | 253.3° | 262.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |