ComparisonComparisonPPG 1241-3 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 4.09 apart
PPG Sweet Dreams (1241-3) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 4.09 apart. Sweet Dreams is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 22.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Watery Sea depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Sweet Dreams and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 4.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Sweet Dreams and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 4.09.
PPG Sweet Dreams is lighter than Vista Paint Watery Sea by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sweet Dreams | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1241-3 | 0638 |
| Hex | #9BC7EA | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 55.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.9 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 254.3° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |