ComparisonComparisonPPG 1236-7 and Vista Paint 7407, ΔE 12.2 apart
PPG Mediterranean Blue (1236-7) and Vista Paint True Sky Blue (7407) measure a delta-E of 12.2 apart. True Sky Blue is 10 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. True Sky Blue holds more color, chroma 34.2 against 31.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mediterranean Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 24.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Mediterranean Blue and Vista Paint True Sky Blue are delta-E 12.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Mediterranean Blue and Vista Paint True Sky Blue is delta-E 12.2.
Vista Paint True Sky Blue is lighter than PPG Mediterranean Blue by 10 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mediterranean Blue | True Sky Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1236-7 | 7407 |
| Hex | #0090A8 | #31B1CB |
| Light reflectance | 24.0 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 31.9 | 34.2 |
| Hue angle | 222.9° | 222.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |