ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-29 and Vista Paint 0549, ΔE 2.48 apart
Kilz Acoustic Brown (TB-29) and Vista Paint Emu (0549) measure a delta-E of 2.48 apart. Emu is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.5 and 2.5. The undertones part company: Acoustic Brown reads as a red cast at hue angle 39.2 degrees, Emu as a true neutral at 33.0. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Acoustic Brown depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Kilz Acoustic Brown and Vista Paint Emu are delta-E 2.48 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Kilz Acoustic Brown and Vista Paint Emu is delta-E 2.48.
Vista Paint Emu is lighter than Kilz Acoustic Brown by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Acoustic Brown | Emu | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-29 | 0549 |
| Hex | #766E6C | #7A7473 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | red cast | true neutral |
| Chroma | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Hue angle | 39.2° | 33.0° |
| Color family | gray | gray |