ComparisonComparisonPPG 1227-4 and Vista Paint 0730, ΔE 13.71 apart
PPG Crystal Gem (1227-4) and Vista Paint Lucerne (0730) measure a delta-E of 13.71 apart. Crystal Gem is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.6 and 38.9. The undertones part company: Crystal Gem reads as a green at hue angle 161.0 degrees, Lucerne as a yellow-green at 143.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lucerne depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Crystal Gem and Vista Paint Lucerne are delta-E 13.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Crystal Gem and Vista Paint Lucerne is delta-E 13.71.
PPG Crystal Gem is lighter than Vista Paint Lucerne by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Crystal Gem | Lucerne | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1227-4 | 0730 |
| Hex | #79D0A7 | #7FBB81 |
| Light reflectance | 51.0 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 37.6 | 38.9 |
| Hue angle | 161.0° | 143.1° |
| Color family | teal | green |