Comparison

Calm Forest vs Highlight

Kilz TB-76 and Vista Paint 0275, ΔE 11.71 apart

Kilz Calm Forest TB-76 on a wall, hex #A3AB8F
Calm Forest Kilz TB-76
Vista Paint Highlight 0275 on a wall, hex #BBA787
Highlight Vista Paint 0275
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 11.71Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Kilz Calm Forest (TB-76) and Vista Paint Highlight (0275) measure a delta-E of 11.71 apart. Highlight is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Highlight holds more color, chroma 19.4 against 15.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Calm Forest reads as a yellow-green at hue angle 120.3 degrees, Highlight as a yellow at 83.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calm Forest depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 38.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Highlight?

Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Highlight are delta-E 11.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Highlight?

The measured color distance between Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Highlight is delta-E 11.71.

Which is lighter, Kilz Calm Forest or Vista Paint Highlight?

Vista Paint Highlight is lighter than Kilz Calm Forest by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Kilz Calm Forest or Vista Paint Highlight?

Vista Paint Highlight carries more color than Kilz Calm Forest - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 11.71 Calm Forest and Highlight
LIGHTESTHighlight LRV 41.0
DARKESTCalm Forest LRV 38.0
SPREAD3LRV points

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measured values
Calm Forest Highlight
Brand Kilz Vista Paint
Code TB-76 0275
Hex #A3AB8F #BBA787
Light reflectance 38.0 41.0
Undertone yellow-green yellow
Chroma 15.6 19.4
Hue angle 120.3° 83.2°
Color family green tan

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