ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-59 and Vista Paint AC155, ΔE 24.4 apart
Kilz True Teal (TB-59) and Vista Paint Emerald Lights (AC155) measure a delta-E of 24.4 apart. True Teal is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. True Teal holds more color, chroma 29.5 against 27.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: True Teal reads as a teal at hue angle 204.7 degrees, Emerald Lights as a green at 156.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Lights depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz True Teal and Vista Paint Emerald Lights are delta-E 24.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz True Teal and Vista Paint Emerald Lights is delta-E 24.4.
Kilz True Teal is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Lights by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| True Teal | Emerald Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-59 | AC155 |
| Hex | #008289 | #386D50 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 29.5 | 27.3 |
| Hue angle | 204.7° | 156.6° |
| Color family | teal | green |