ComparisonComparisonPPG 1160-4 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 3.7 apart
PPG Kaleidoscope (1160-4) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 3.7 apart. Kaleidoscope is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 15, so it grays out less in dim light. 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 Kaleidoscope and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 3.7 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Kaleidoscope and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 3.7.
PPG Kaleidoscope is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than PPG Kaleidoscope - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Kaleidoscope | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1160-4 | 0617 |
| Hex | #8DA8BE | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.0 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 253.4° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |