ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-76 and Vista Paint 7687, ΔE 8.56 apart
Kilz Calm Forest (TB-76) and Vista Paint Cedar Lake (7687) measure a delta-E of 8.56 apart. Calm Forest is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cedar Lake holds more color, chroma 21.6 against 15.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cedar Lake depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Cedar Lake are delta-E 8.56 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Cedar Lake is delta-E 8.56.
Kilz Calm Forest is lighter than Vista Paint Cedar Lake by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Cedar Lake carries more color than Kilz Calm Forest - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Calm Forest | Cedar Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-76 | 7687 |
| Hex | #A3AB8F | #979C75 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 15.6 | 21.6 |
| Hue angle | 120.3° | 113.3° |
| Color family | green | yellow |