ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-50 and Vista Paint 7301, ΔE 3.29 apart
Kilz Ruling Royalty (TB-50) and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay (7301) measure a delta-E of 3.29 apart. Blue Moon Bay is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14 and 12.7. The undertones part company: Ruling Royalty reads as a blue at hue angle 270.8 degrees, Blue Moon Bay as a blue undertone at 262.1. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Ruling Royalty depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Ruling Royalty and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay are delta-E 3.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Ruling Royalty and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay is delta-E 3.29.
Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay is lighter than Kilz Ruling Royalty by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Ruling Royalty | Blue Moon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-50 | 7301 |
| Hex | #404E63 | #435466 |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 14.0 | 12.7 |
| Hue angle | 270.8° | 262.1° |
| Color family | black | black |