ComparisonComparisonPPG 1236-7 and Vista Paint 7358, ΔE 7.6 apart
PPG Mediterranean Blue (1236-7) and Vista Paint Hidden Springs (7358) measure a delta-E of 7.6 apart. Mediterranean Blue is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 31.9 and 31.3. The undertones part company: Mediterranean Blue reads as a teal at hue angle 222.9 degrees, Hidden Springs as a blue at 236.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hidden Springs depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 22.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Mediterranean Blue and Vista Paint Hidden Springs are delta-E 7.6 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Mediterranean Blue and Vista Paint Hidden Springs is delta-E 7.6.
PPG Mediterranean Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Hidden Springs by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mediterranean Blue | Hidden Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1236-7 | 7358 |
| Hex | #0090A8 | #278FB1 |
| Light reflectance | 24.0 | 22.0 |
| Undertone | teal | blue |
| Chroma | 31.9 | 31.3 |
| Hue angle | 222.9° | 236.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |