ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-34 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 12.4 apart
Kilz Aviator Silver (TB-34) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 12.4 apart. Aviator Silver is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 5.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Aviator Silver reads as a blue cast at hue angle 256.8 degrees, John's Blue as a blue at 259.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Aviator Silver and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 12.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Aviator Silver and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 12.4.
Kilz Aviator Silver is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than Kilz Aviator Silver - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Aviator Silver | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-34 | 0617 |
| Hex | #A0A9B2 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue |
| Chroma | 5.9 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 256.8° | 259.0° |
| Color family | gray | blue |