ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1649 and Kilz TB-57, ΔE 8.51 apart
Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue (1649) and Kilz Pale Emerald (TB-57) measure a delta-E of 8.51 apart. Polaris Blue is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pale Emerald holds more color, chroma 13.7 against 10.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Polaris Blue reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 236.6 degrees, Pale Emerald as a teal undertone at 198.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Emerald depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue and Kilz Pale Emerald are delta-E 8.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue and Kilz Pale Emerald is delta-E 8.51.
Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue is lighter than Kilz Pale Emerald by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Kilz Pale Emerald carries more color than Benjamin Moore Polaris Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Polaris Blue | Pale Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Kilz |
| Code | 1649 | TB-57 |
| Hex | #7C939E | #709696 |
| Light reflectance | 29.3 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 10.2 | 13.7 |
| Hue angle | 236.6° | 198.2° |
| Color family | teal | teal |