ComparisonComparisonPPG 1226-6 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 6.2 apart
PPG Basil Pesto (1226-6) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 6.2 apart. Tropical Tale is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 38.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Basil Pesto depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Basil Pesto and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 6.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Basil Pesto and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 6.2.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than PPG Basil Pesto by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than PPG Basil Pesto - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Basil Pesto | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1226-6 | 0717 |
| Hex | #529D6E | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 27.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 38.5 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 152.9° | 158.3° |
| Color family | green | green |