ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-82 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 9.84 apart
Kilz Ancestral (TB-82) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 9.84 apart. Ancestral is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 12.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Ancestral reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 77.4 degrees, Liveliness as a yellow at 77.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Liveliness depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Ancestral and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 9.84 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Ancestral and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 9.84.
Kilz Ancestral is lighter than Vista Paint Liveliness by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Liveliness carries more color than Kilz Ancestral - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Ancestral | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-82 | 0979 |
| Hex | #F7E5D0 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 80.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 12.7 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 77.4° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |