ComparisonComparisonPPG 1230-2 and Vista Paint 7562, ΔE 4.25 apart
PPG Serendipity (1230-2) and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic (7562) measure a delta-E of 4.25 apart. Serendipity is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 13.5 and 15.1. The undertones part company: Serendipity reads as a green undertone at hue angle 178.1 degrees, Mermaid Magic as a green at 162.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mermaid Magic depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Serendipity and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic are delta-E 4.25 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Serendipity and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic is delta-E 4.25.
PPG Serendipity is lighter than Vista Paint Mermaid Magic by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Serendipity | Mermaid Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1230-2 | 7562 |
| Hex | #BDE1D8 | #BEE0CF |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green |
| Chroma | 13.5 | 15.1 |
| Hue angle | 178.1° | 162.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |