ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-34 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6226, ΔE 5.91 apart
Kilz Aviator Silver (TB-34) and Sherwin-Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226) measure a delta-E of 5.91 apart. Languid Blue is 7.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.9 and 7.5. The undertones part company: Aviator Silver reads as a blue cast at hue angle 256.8 degrees, Languid Blue as a teal undertone at 224.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Aviator Silver depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 38.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Aviator Silver and Sherwin-Williams Languid Blue are delta-E 5.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Aviator Silver and Sherwin-Williams Languid Blue is delta-E 5.91.
Sherwin-Williams Languid Blue is lighter than Kilz Aviator Silver by 7.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Aviator Silver | Languid Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | TB-34 | SW 6226 |
| Hex | #A0A9B2 | #A4B7BD |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 45.6 |
| Undertone | blue cast | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 256.8° | 224.9° |
| Color family | gray | teal |