ComparisonComparisonPPG 1174-7 and Vista Paint 1236, ΔE 6.62 apart
PPG Royal Indigo (1174-7) and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade (1236) measure a delta-E of 6.62 apart. Sunset Serenade is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.9 and 21. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Royal Indigo depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Royal Indigo and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade are delta-E 6.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Royal Indigo and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is delta-E 6.62.
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is lighter than PPG Royal Indigo by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Royal Indigo | Sunset Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1174-7 | 1236 |
| Hex | #4E4260 | #624D6C |
| Light reflectance | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 19.9 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 307.1° | 316.2° |
| Color family | black | purple |