Kilz TB-31 and Valspar 7006-17, ΔE 0.74 apart
Kilz Collector'S White (TB-31) and Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17) measure a delta-E of 0.74 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.7 and 3.3. The undertones part company: Collector'S White reads as a true neutral at hue angle 94.3 degrees, Summer Gray as a yellow cast at 90.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Collector'S White depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 79.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Kilz Collector'S White and Valspar Summer Gray are only delta-E 0.74 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Kilz Collector'S White and Valspar Summer Gray is delta-E 0.74.
Valspar Summer Gray is lighter than Kilz Collector'S White by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Collector'S White | Summer Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Valspar |
| Code | TB-31 | 7006-17 |
| Hex | #E8E6E1 | #EAE7E1 |
| Light reflectance | 79.0 | 80.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Hue angle | 94.3° | 90.6° |
| Color family | gray | gray |