ComparisonComparisonKilz RD140-02 and Vista Paint 0597, ΔE 16.99 apart
Kilz Swedish Blue (RD140-02) and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky (0597) measure a delta-E of 16.99 apart. Himalaya Sky is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Himalaya Sky holds more color, chroma 25.4 against 13.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Swedish Blue reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 247.1 degrees, Himalaya Sky as a blue at 272.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Swedish Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Swedish Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky are delta-E 16.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Swedish Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is delta-E 16.99.
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is lighter than Kilz Swedish Blue by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky carries more color than Kilz Swedish Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Swedish Blue | Himalaya Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | RD140-02 | 0597 |
| Hex | #698394 | #7C98C3 |
| Light reflectance | 20.0 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 13.2 | 25.4 |
| Hue angle | 247.1° | 272.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |