ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-42 and Valspar 4008-5A, ΔE 4.23 apart
Kilz Northern Sky (TB-42) and Valspar Pale Flowers (4008-5A) measure a delta-E of 4.23 apart. Northern Sky is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pale Flowers holds more color, chroma 9.1 against 5.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Northern Sky reads as a cool blue-gray at hue angle 236.5 degrees, Pale Flowers as a blue undertone at 230.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Flowers depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 63.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Northern Sky and Valspar Pale Flowers are delta-E 4.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Northern Sky and Valspar Pale Flowers is delta-E 4.23.
Kilz Northern Sky is lighter than Valspar Pale Flowers by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Pale Flowers carries more color than Kilz Northern Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Northern Sky | Pale Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Valspar |
| Code | TB-42 | 4008-5A |
| Hex | #CBD7DD | #BED5DE |
| Light reflectance | 66.0 | 63.0 |
| Undertone | cool blue-gray | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 5.2 | 9.1 |
| Hue angle | 236.5° | 230.3° |
| Color family | gray | teal |