ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-74 and Vista Paint 7889, ΔE 14.33 apart
Kilz Subtle Celery (TB-74) and Vista Paint Pale Pollen (7889) measure a delta-E of 14.33 apart. Pale Pollen is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pale Pollen holds more color, chroma 26.3 against 17, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Subtle Celery reads as a yellow-green at hue angle 113.8 degrees, Pale Pollen as a yellow at 85.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Subtle Celery depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Subtle Celery and Vista Paint Pale Pollen are delta-E 14.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Subtle Celery and Vista Paint Pale Pollen is delta-E 14.33.
Vista Paint Pale Pollen is lighter than Kilz Subtle Celery by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Pale Pollen carries more color than Kilz Subtle Celery - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Subtle Celery | Pale Pollen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-74 | 7889 |
| Hex | #C2C6A6 | #E3CA9C |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 26.3 |
| Hue angle | 113.8° | 85.5° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |