ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-69 and Vista Paint AC155, ΔE 16.89 apart
Kilz American Pine (TB-69) and Vista Paint Emerald Lights (AC155) measure a delta-E of 16.89 apart. Emerald Lights is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Lights holds more color, chroma 27.3 against 11.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: American Pine reads as a yellow-green undertone at hue angle 140.2 degrees, Emerald Lights as a green at 156.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the American Pine depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz American Pine and Vista Paint Emerald Lights are delta-E 16.89 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz American Pine and Vista Paint Emerald Lights is delta-E 16.89.
Vista Paint Emerald Lights is lighter than Kilz American Pine by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Emerald Lights carries more color than Kilz American Pine - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| American Pine | Emerald Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-69 | AC155 |
| Hex | #505E4E | #386D50 |
| Light reflectance | 9.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | green |
| Chroma | 11.5 | 27.3 |
| Hue angle | 140.2° | 156.6° |
| Color family | black | green |