Comparison

Pale Emerald vs Calmness

Kilz TB-57 and Vista Paint 0709, ΔE 15.02 apart

Kilz Pale Emerald TB-57 on a wall, hex #709696
Pale Emerald Kilz TB-57
Vista Paint Calmness 0709 on a wall, hex #72AC98
Calmness Vista Paint 0709
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 15.02Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Kilz Pale Emerald (TB-57) and Vista Paint Calmness (0709) measure a delta-E of 15.02 apart. Calmness is 10 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calmness holds more color, chroma 23.8 against 13.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pale Emerald reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 198.2 degrees, Calmness as a green at 169.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Emerald depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Kilz Pale Emerald and Vista Paint Calmness?

Kilz Pale Emerald and Vista Paint Calmness are delta-E 15.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Kilz Pale Emerald and Vista Paint Calmness?

The measured color distance between Kilz Pale Emerald and Vista Paint Calmness is delta-E 15.02.

Which is lighter, Kilz Pale Emerald or Vista Paint Calmness?

Vista Paint Calmness is lighter than Kilz Pale Emerald by 10 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Kilz Pale Emerald or Vista Paint Calmness?

Vista Paint Calmness carries more color than Kilz Pale Emerald - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 15.02 Pale Emerald and Calmness
LIGHTESTCalmness LRV 36.0
DARKESTPale Emerald LRV 26.0
SPREAD10LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Pale Emerald Calmness
Brand Kilz Vista Paint
Code TB-57 0709
Hex #709696 #72AC98
Light reflectance 26.0 36.0
Undertone teal undertone green
Chroma 13.7 23.8
Hue angle 198.2° 169.6°
Color family teal teal

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