ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-43 and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 11.48 apart
Kilz Sea Balm (TB-43) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 11.48 apart. Sea Balm is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bluette holds more color, chroma 16.6 against 9.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sea Balm reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 232.1 degrees, Bluette as a blue at 257.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bluette depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Sea Balm and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 11.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Sea Balm and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 11.48.
Kilz Sea Balm is lighter than Vista Paint Bluette by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Bluette carries more color than Kilz Sea Balm - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sea Balm | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-43 | 0616 |
| Hex | #BAD2DC | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 61.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 9.7 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 232.1° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |