ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-27 and Vista Paint 1303, ΔE 11.48 apart
Kilz Orchid Smoke (TB-27) and Vista Paint Cut Heather (1303) measure a delta-E of 11.48 apart. Cut Heather is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cut Heather holds more color, chroma 8.8 against 5.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Orchid Smoke reads as a blue cast at hue angle 270.5 degrees, Cut Heather as a purple undertone at 324.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Orchid Smoke depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Orchid Smoke and Vista Paint Cut Heather 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 Orchid Smoke and Vista Paint Cut Heather is delta-E 11.48.
Vista Paint Cut Heather is lighter than Kilz Orchid Smoke by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Cut Heather carries more color than Kilz Orchid Smoke - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Orchid Smoke | Cut Heather | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-27 | 1303 |
| Hex | #7C818A | #A194A1 |
| Light reflectance | 21.0 | 32.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | purple undertone |
| Chroma | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| Hue angle | 270.5° | 324.9° |
| Color family | gray | pink |