ComparisonComparisonKilz RD140-02 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 14.01 apart
Kilz Swedish Blue (RD140-02) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 14.01 apart. John's Blue is 16 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 13.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Swedish Blue reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 247.1 degrees, John's Blue as a blue at 259.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Swedish Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Swedish Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 14.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Swedish Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 14.01.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Kilz Swedish Blue by 16 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than Kilz Swedish Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Swedish Blue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | RD140-02 | 0617 |
| Hex | #698394 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 20.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 13.2 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 247.1° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |