Comparison

Mallard Green vs Hill and Vale

PPG 1132-6 and Vista Paint AC156, ΔE 7.57 apart

PPG Mallard Green 1132-6 on a wall, hex #478865
Mallard Green PPG 1132-6
Vista Paint Hill and Vale AC156 on a wall, hex #3A7550
Hill and Vale Vista Paint AC156
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 7.57Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

PPG Mallard Green (1132-6) and Vista Paint Hill and Vale (AC156) measure a delta-E of 7.57 apart. Mallard Green is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 31.9 and 31.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hill and Vale depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between PPG Mallard Green and Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

PPG Mallard Green and Vista Paint Hill and Vale are delta-E 7.57 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between PPG Mallard Green and Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

The measured color distance between PPG Mallard Green and Vista Paint Hill and Vale is delta-E 7.57.

Which is lighter, PPG Mallard Green or Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

PPG Mallard Green is lighter than Vista Paint Hill and Vale by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 7.57 Mallard Green and Hill and Vale
LIGHTESTMallard Green LRV 19.0
DARKESTHill and Vale LRV 14.0
SPREAD5LRV points

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measured values
Mallard Green Hill and Vale
Brand PPG Vista Paint
Code 1132-6 AC156
Hex #478865 #3A7550
Light reflectance 19.0 14.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 31.9 31.9
Hue angle 157.0° 152.7°
Color family green green

Each on its own

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