ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-81 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 11.19 apart
Kilz Spanish Fortress (TB-81) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 11.19 apart. Liveliness is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 12.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Spanish Fortress reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 87.6 degrees, Liveliness as a yellow at 77.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Spanish Fortress depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 69.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Spanish Fortress and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 11.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Spanish Fortress and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 11.19.
Vista Paint Liveliness is lighter than Kilz Spanish Fortress by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Liveliness carries more color than Kilz Spanish Fortress - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spanish Fortress | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-81 | 0979 |
| Hex | #E4D8C2 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 87.6° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |