Comparison

Crimson Velvet vs Emperor's Robe

Kilz TB-98 and Vista Paint 0074, ΔE 12.16 apart

Kilz Crimson Velvet TB-98 on a wall, hex #835763
Crimson Velvet Kilz TB-98
Vista Paint Emperor's Robe 0074 on a wall, hex #7F534B
Emperor's Robe Vista Paint 0074
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 12.16Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Kilz Crimson Velvet (TB-98) and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe (0074) measure a delta-E of 12.16 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 20 and 21.2. The undertones part company: Crimson Velvet reads as a pink at hue angle 1.6 degrees, Emperor's Robe as a red at 35.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Crimson Velvet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Kilz Crimson Velvet and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe?

Kilz Crimson Velvet and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe are delta-E 12.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Kilz Crimson Velvet and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe?

The measured color distance between Kilz Crimson Velvet and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is delta-E 12.16.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 12.16 Crimson Velvet and Emperor's Robe
LIGHTESTCrimson Velvet LRV 11.0
DARKESTCrimson Velvet LRV 11.0
SPREAD0LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Crimson Velvet Emperor's Robe
Brand Kilz Vista Paint
Code TB-98 0074
Hex #835763 #7F534B
Light reflectance 11.0 11.0
Undertone pink red
Chroma 20.0 21.2
Hue angle 1.6° 35.2°
Color family pink red

Each on its own

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