ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-87 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 9.61 apart
Kilz Golden Compass (TB-87) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 9.61 apart. Golden Compass is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gates of Gold holds more color, chroma 39.3 against 34.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Golden Compass reads as a yellow at hue angle 77.0 degrees, Gates of Gold as a orange at 66.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Golden Compass and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 9.61 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Golden Compass and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 9.61.
Kilz Golden Compass is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gates of Gold carries more color than Kilz Golden Compass - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Compass | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-87 | 0997 |
| Hex | #CEA670 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 41.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 34.3 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 77.0° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |