ComparisonComparisonPPG 1162-4 and Vista Paint 0597, ΔE 4.81 apart
PPG Alaskan Blue (1162-4) and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky (0597) measure a delta-E of 4.81 apart. Alaskan Blue is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Himalaya Sky holds more color, chroma 25.4 against 22.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Himalaya Sky depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Alaskan Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky are delta-E 4.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Alaskan Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is delta-E 4.81.
PPG Alaskan Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Himalaya Sky by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky carries more color than PPG Alaskan Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Alaskan Blue | Himalaya Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1162-4 | 0597 |
| Hex | #7E9EC2 | #7C98C3 |
| Light reflectance | 34.0 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.2 | 25.4 |
| Hue angle | 264.3° | 272.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |