Comparison

Sea Balm vs Abstract Idea

Kilz TB-43 and Vista Paint 0643, ΔE 0.9 apart

Kilz Sea Balm TB-43 on a wall, hex #BAD2DC
Sea Balm Kilz TB-43
Vista Paint Abstract Idea 0643 on a wall, hex #BCD2DD
Abstract Idea Vista Paint 0643
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 0.9Same color. Buy the cheaper one.

Kilz Sea Balm (TB-43) and Vista Paint Abstract Idea (0643) measure a delta-E of 0.9 apart. They sit within 1 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 9.7 and 9.4. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Sea Balm depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Kilz Sea Balm the same color as Vista Paint Abstract Idea?

Yes, by measurement - Kilz Sea Balm and Vista Paint Abstract Idea are only delta-E 0.9 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.

What is the delta-E between Kilz Sea Balm and Vista Paint Abstract Idea?

The measured color distance between Kilz Sea Balm and Vista Paint Abstract Idea is delta-E 0.9.

Which is lighter, Kilz Sea Balm or Vista Paint Abstract Idea?

Vista Paint Abstract Idea is lighter than Kilz Sea Balm by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 0.9 Sea Balm and Abstract Idea
LIGHTESTAbstract Idea LRV 62.0
DARKESTSea Balm LRV 61.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sea Balm Abstract Idea
Brand Kilz Vista Paint
Code TB-43 0643
Hex #BAD2DC #BCD2DD
Light reflectance 61.0 62.0
Undertone blue undertone blue undertone
Chroma 9.7 9.4
Hue angle 232.1° 237.2°
Color family teal teal

Each on its own

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