ComparisonComparisonPPG 1162-4 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 5.09 apart
PPG Alaskan Blue (1162-4) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 5.09 apart. John's Blue is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Alaskan Blue holds more color, chroma 22.2 against 18, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Alaskan Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 34.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Alaskan Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 5.09 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 John's Blue is delta-E 5.09.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than PPG Alaskan Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Alaskan Blue carries more color than Vista Paint John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Alaskan Blue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1162-4 | 0617 |
| Hex | #7E9EC2 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 34.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.2 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 264.3° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |