ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-89 and Vista Paint 7809, ΔE 10.17 apart
Kilz Vintage Green (TB-89) and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills (7809) measure a delta-E of 10.17 apart. Frontenac Hills is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Frontenac Hills holds more color, chroma 27.8 against 22, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Vintage Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Vintage Green and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills are delta-E 10.17 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Vintage Green and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills is delta-E 10.17.
Vista Paint Frontenac Hills is lighter than Kilz Vintage Green by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Frontenac Hills carries more color than Kilz Vintage Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Vintage Green | Frontenac Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-89 | 7809 |
| Hex | #BBB189 | #D4C894 |
| Light reflectance | 43.0 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 22.0 | 27.8 |
| Hue angle | 97.3° | 97.7° |
| Color family | tan | yellow |