ComparisonComparisonPPG 1240-4 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 7.93 apart
PPG Xavier Blue (1240-4) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 7.93 apart. Watery Sea is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Xavier Blue holds more color, chroma 31.1 against 25.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Xavier Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Xavier Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 7.93 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Xavier Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 7.93.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than PPG Xavier Blue by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Xavier Blue carries more color than Vista Paint Watery Sea - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Xavier Blue | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1240-4 | 0638 |
| Hex | #6AB4E0 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 44.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 31.1 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 249.5° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |