ComparisonComparisonPPG 1227-2 and Vista Paint 7562, ΔE 4.01 apart
PPG Sweet Pea (1227-2) and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic (7562) measure a delta-E of 4.01 apart. Sweet Pea is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sweet Pea holds more color, chroma 17.5 against 15.1, so it grays out less in dim light. 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 Sweet Pea and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic are delta-E 4.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Sweet Pea and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic is delta-E 4.01.
PPG Sweet Pea is lighter than Vista Paint Mermaid Magic by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sweet Pea | Mermaid Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1227-2 | 7562 |
| Hex | #C4EAD5 | #BEE0CF |
| Light reflectance | 74.0 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 17.5 | 15.1 |
| Hue angle | 159.6° | 162.4° |
| Color family | green | teal |