ComparisonComparisonPPG 1242-3 and Vista Paint 0596, ΔE 6.84 apart
PPG Viva La Bleu (1242-3) and Vista Paint Lazy Day (0596) measure a delta-E of 6.84 apart. Viva La Bleu is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Viva La Bleu holds more color, chroma 22.6 against 20.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lazy Day depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Lazy Day are delta-E 6.84 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Lazy Day is delta-E 6.84.
PPG Viva La Bleu is lighter than Vista Paint Lazy Day by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Viva La Bleu | Lazy Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1242-3 | 0596 |
| Hex | #97BEE2 | #99AFD2 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.6 | 20.2 |
| Hue angle | 258.6° | 270.9° |
| Color family | blue | blue |