ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-29 and Vista Paint 0074, ΔE 19.07 apart
Kilz Acoustic Brown (TB-29) and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe (0074) measure a delta-E of 19.07 apart. Acoustic Brown is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emperor's Robe holds more color, chroma 21.2 against 3.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Acoustic Brown reads as a red cast at hue angle 39.2 degrees, Emperor's Robe as a red at 35.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emperor's Robe depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 11.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Acoustic Brown and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe are delta-E 19.07 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Acoustic Brown and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is delta-E 19.07.
Kilz Acoustic Brown is lighter than Vista Paint Emperor's Robe by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Emperor's Robe carries more color than Kilz Acoustic Brown - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Acoustic Brown | Emperor's Robe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-29 | 0074 |
| Hex | #766E6C | #7F534B |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | red cast | red |
| Chroma | 3.5 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 39.2° | 35.2° |
| Color family | gray | red |