ComparisonComparisonPPG 1236-5 and Vista Paint 7407, ΔE 6.42 apart
PPG High Dive (1236-5) and Vista Paint True Sky Blue (7407) measure a delta-E of 6.42 apart. High Dive is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. True Sky Blue holds more color, chroma 34.2 against 29.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the True Sky Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 34.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG High Dive and Vista Paint True Sky Blue are delta-E 6.42 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG High Dive and Vista Paint True Sky Blue is delta-E 6.42.
PPG High Dive is lighter than Vista Paint True Sky Blue by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint True Sky Blue carries more color than PPG High Dive - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| High Dive | True Sky Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1236-5 | 7407 |
| Hex | #59B9CC | #31B1CB |
| Light reflectance | 43.0 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 29.2 | 34.2 |
| Hue angle | 218.5° | 222.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |