ComparisonComparisonPPG 1230-7 and Vista Paint 7549, ΔE 7.02 apart
PPG Medieval Forest (1230-7) and Vista Paint Shamrock Green (7549) measure a delta-E of 7.02 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Medieval Forest holds more color, chroma 34.5 against 29.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shamrock Green depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Medieval Forest and Vista Paint Shamrock Green are delta-E 7.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Medieval Forest and Vista Paint Shamrock Green is delta-E 7.02.
PPG Medieval Forest is lighter than Vista Paint Shamrock Green by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Medieval Forest carries more color than Vista Paint Shamrock Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Medieval Forest | Shamrock Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1230-7 | 7549 |
| Hex | #007E6B | #307962 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 34.5 | 29.3 |
| Hue angle | 176.7° | 168.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |