ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-81 and Vista Paint 7889, ΔE 14.65 apart
Kilz Spanish Fortress (TB-81) and Vista Paint Pale Pollen (7889) measure a delta-E of 14.65 apart. Spanish Fortress is 10 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pale Pollen holds more color, chroma 26.3 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, Pale Pollen as a yellow at 85.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Pollen depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Spanish Fortress and Vista Paint Pale Pollen are delta-E 14.65 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 Pale Pollen is delta-E 14.65.
Kilz Spanish Fortress is lighter than Vista Paint Pale Pollen by 10 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Pale Pollen carries more color than Kilz Spanish Fortress - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spanish Fortress | Pale Pollen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-81 | 7889 |
| Hex | #E4D8C2 | #E3CA9C |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 26.3 |
| Hue angle | 87.6° | 85.5° |
| Color family | tan | orange |