ComparisonComparisonPPG 1033-5 and Vista Paint 0478, ΔE 5.11 apart
PPG Gray Heron (1033-5) and Vista Paint Singing in the Rain (0478) measure a delta-E of 5.11 apart. Singing in the Rain is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.8 and 5.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gray Heron depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Gray Heron and Vista Paint Singing in the Rain are delta-E 5.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Gray Heron and Vista Paint Singing in the Rain is delta-E 5.11.
Vista Paint Singing in the Rain is lighter than PPG Gray Heron by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gray Heron | Singing in the Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1033-5 | 0478 |
| Hex | #89928A | #929E9A |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | green cast | green cast |
| Chroma | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Hue angle | 147.3° | 173.1° |
| Color family | gray | gray |