ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore AF-15 and Kilz TB-08, ΔE 0.63 apart
Benjamin Moore Steam (AF-15) and Kilz Architectural White (TB-08) measure a delta-E of 0.63 apart. Architectural White is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.6 and 4.2. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Steam depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 84.2 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Steam and Kilz Architectural White are only delta-E 0.63 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Steam and Kilz Architectural White is delta-E 0.63.
Kilz Architectural White is lighter than Benjamin Moore Steam by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Steam | Architectural White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Kilz |
| Code | AF-15 | TB-08 |
| Hex | #F0EFE6 | #F1EFE7 |
| Light reflectance | 84.2 | 86.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Hue angle | 105.3° | 99.9° |
| Color family | white | white |