ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-87 and Vista Paint 8501, ΔE 18.66 apart
Kilz Golden Compass (TB-87) and Vista Paint Brown Mountain (8501) measure a delta-E of 18.66 apart. Golden Compass is 21 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Compass holds more color, chroma 34.3 against 26.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brown Mountain depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Golden Compass and Vista Paint Brown Mountain are delta-E 18.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Golden Compass and Vista Paint Brown Mountain is delta-E 18.66.
Kilz Golden Compass is lighter than Vista Paint Brown Mountain by 21 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Kilz Golden Compass carries more color than Vista Paint Brown Mountain - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Compass | Brown Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-87 | 8501 |
| Hex | #CEA670 | #977C53 |
| Light reflectance | 41.0 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 34.3 | 26.7 |
| Hue angle | 77.0° | 79.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |