ComparisonComparisonPPG 1228-6 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 9.24 apart
PPG Leprechaun (1228-6) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 9.24 apart. Tropical Tale is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 39.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Leprechaun depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Leprechaun and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 9.24 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Leprechaun and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 9.24.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than PPG Leprechaun by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than PPG Leprechaun - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Leprechaun | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1228-6 | 0717 |
| Hex | #29906D | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 20.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 39.2 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 164.8° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |