ComparisonComparisonPPG 1038-6 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 2.96 apart
PPG Lava Gray (1038-6) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 2.96 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.9 and 5.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Lava Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - PPG Lava Gray and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 2.96 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between PPG Lava Gray and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 2.96.
| Lava Gray | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1038-6 | 0514 |
| Hex | #5E686D | #5D636B |
| Light reflectance | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Hue angle | 237.0° | 264.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |