ComparisonComparisonPPG 1148-5 and Vista Paint H0047, ΔE 4.64 apart
PPG Cathedral Glass (1148-5) and Vista Paint Lexington Blue (H0047) measure a delta-E of 4.64 apart. Cathedral Glass is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cathedral Glass holds more color, chroma 11.3 against 7.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lexington Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Cathedral Glass and Vista Paint Lexington Blue are delta-E 4.64 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Cathedral Glass and Vista Paint Lexington Blue is delta-E 4.64.
PPG Cathedral Glass is lighter than Vista Paint Lexington Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Cathedral Glass carries more color than Vista Paint Lexington Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cathedral Glass | Lexington Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1148-5 | H0047 |
| Hex | #7A999C | #7C9092 |
| Light reflectance | 29.0 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 11.3 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 207.1° | 207.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |