ComparisonComparisonPPG 1159-4 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 4.27 apart
PPG Walden Pond (1159-4) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 4.27 apart. John's Blue is 4 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 Walden Pond depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 32.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Walden Pond and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 4.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Walden Pond and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 4.27.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than PPG Walden Pond by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Walden Pond | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1159-4 | 0617 |
| Hex | #789BB6 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 32.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.7 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 253.3° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |