ComparisonComparisonPPG 1239-3 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 7.72 apart
PPG Windsor Way (1239-3) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 7.72 apart. Windsor Way is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 19.4, 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 Windsor Way and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 7.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Windsor Way and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 7.72.
PPG Windsor Way is lighter than Vista Paint Watery Sea by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than PPG Windsor Way - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Windsor Way | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1239-3 | 0638 |
| Hex | #9FC9E4 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 56.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.4 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 247.0° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |