ComparisonComparisonPPG 1225-5 and Vista Paint 0730, ΔE 9.22 apart
PPG May Apple (1225-5) and Vista Paint Lucerne (0730) measure a delta-E of 9.22 apart. May Apple is 13 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.4 and 38.9. The undertones part company: May Apple reads as a green at hue angle 145.1 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 May Apple and Vista Paint Lucerne are delta-E 9.22 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG May Apple and Vista Paint Lucerne is delta-E 9.22.
PPG May Apple is lighter than Vista Paint Lucerne by 13 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| May Apple | Lucerne | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1225-5 | 0730 |
| Hex | #92D599 | #7FBB81 |
| Light reflectance | 55.0 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Hue angle | 145.1° | 143.1° |
| Color family | green | green |