ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-42 and Vista Paint 7249, ΔE 14.23 apart
Kilz Northern Sky (TB-42) and Vista Paint Morning Sky (7249) measure a delta-E of 14.23 apart. Northern Sky is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Morning Sky holds more color, chroma 18.1 against 5.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Northern Sky reads as a cool blue-gray at hue angle 236.5 degrees, Morning Sky as a blue at 261.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Morning Sky depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 55.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Northern Sky and Vista Paint Morning Sky are delta-E 14.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Northern Sky and Vista Paint Morning Sky is delta-E 14.23.
Kilz Northern Sky is lighter than Vista Paint Morning Sky by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Morning Sky carries more color than Kilz Northern Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Northern Sky | Morning Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-42 | 7249 |
| Hex | #CBD7DD | #B0CCEA |
| Light reflectance | 66.0 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | cool blue-gray | blue |
| Chroma | 5.2 | 18.1 |
| Hue angle | 236.5° | 261.0° |
| Color family | gray | blue |