ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-27 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 26.3 apart
Kilz Orchid Smoke (TB-27) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 26.3 apart. Lavender Quartz is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lavender Quartz holds more color, chroma 26 against 5.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Orchid Smoke reads as a blue cast at hue angle 270.5 degrees, Lavender Quartz as a purple at 337.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Orchid Smoke depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Orchid Smoke and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 26.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Orchid Smoke and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 26.3.
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is lighter than Kilz Orchid Smoke by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz carries more color than Kilz Orchid Smoke - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Orchid Smoke | Lavender Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-27 | 1170 |
| Hex | #7C818A | #BD8CAD |
| Light reflectance | 21.0 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | purple |
| Chroma | 5.5 | 26.0 |
| Hue angle | 270.5° | 337.3° |
| Color family | gray | pink |