ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-81 and Vista Paint 0265, ΔE 6.89 apart
Kilz Spanish Fortress (TB-81) and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist (0265) measure a delta-E of 6.89 apart. Spanish Fortress is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Marshmallow Mist holds more color, chroma 18 against 12.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Spanish Fortress reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 87.6 degrees, Marshmallow Mist as a yellow at 84.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Marshmallow Mist depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 63.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Spanish Fortress and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist are delta-E 6.89 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Spanish Fortress and Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist is delta-E 6.89.
Kilz Spanish Fortress is lighter than Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Marshmallow Mist carries more color than Kilz Spanish Fortress - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spanish Fortress | Marshmallow Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-81 | 0265 |
| Hex | #E4D8C2 | #DFCCAD |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 63.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 87.6° | 84.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |