ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-69 and Vista Paint AC156, ΔE 21.73 apart
Kilz American Pine (TB-69) and Vista Paint Hill and Vale (AC156) measure a delta-E of 21.73 apart. Hill and Vale is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hill and Vale holds more color, chroma 31.9 against 11.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: American Pine reads as a yellow-green undertone at hue angle 140.2 degrees, Hill and Vale as a green at 152.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the American Pine depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz American Pine and Vista Paint Hill and Vale are delta-E 21.73 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz American Pine and Vista Paint Hill and Vale is delta-E 21.73.
Vista Paint Hill and Vale is lighter than Kilz American Pine by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Hill and Vale carries more color than Kilz American Pine - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| American Pine | Hill and Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-69 | AC156 |
| Hex | #505E4E | #3A7550 |
| Light reflectance | 9.0 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | green |
| Chroma | 11.5 | 31.9 |
| Hue angle | 140.2° | 152.7° |
| Color family | black | green |