ComparisonComparisonPPG 1156-5 and Vista Paint 0619, ΔE 7.35 apart
PPG Smoke Blue (1156-5) and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue (0619) measure a delta-E of 7.35 apart. Smoke Blue is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Honky Tonk Blue holds more color, chroma 22.2 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Honky Tonk Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Smoke Blue and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue are delta-E 7.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Smoke Blue and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue is delta-E 7.35.
PPG Smoke Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue carries more color than PPG Smoke Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Smoke Blue | Honky Tonk Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1156-5 | 0619 |
| Hex | #53778F | #4F6E90 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 22.2 |
| Hue angle | 250.2° | 265.8° |
| Color family | teal | blue |