ComparisonComparisonPPG 1157-4 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 5.31 apart
PPG Arabella (1157-4) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 5.31 apart. Arabella is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.7 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Arabella and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 5.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Arabella and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 5.31.
PPG Arabella is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Arabella | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1157-4 | 0617 |
| Hex | #82ACC4 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.7 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 243.9° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |