ComparisonComparisonPPG 1242-3 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 3.32 apart
PPG Viva La Bleu (1242-3) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 3.32 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 22.6, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Watery Sea depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 3.32 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Viva La Bleu and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 3.32.
PPG Viva La Bleu is lighter than Vista Paint Watery Sea by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Viva La Bleu | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1242-3 | 0638 |
| Hex | #97BEE2 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 50.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.6 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 258.6° | 254.7° |
| Color family | blue | teal |