ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-89 and Vista Paint 7889, ΔE 12.18 apart
Kilz Vintage Green (TB-89) and Vista Paint Pale Pollen (7889) measure a delta-E of 12.18 apart. Pale Pollen is 16 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pale Pollen holds more color, chroma 26.3 against 22, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Vintage Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Vintage Green and Vista Paint Pale Pollen are delta-E 12.18 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Vintage Green and Vista Paint Pale Pollen is delta-E 12.18.
Vista Paint Pale Pollen is lighter than Kilz Vintage Green by 16 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Pale Pollen carries more color than Kilz Vintage Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Vintage Green | Pale Pollen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-89 | 7889 |
| Hex | #BBB189 | #E3CA9C |
| Light reflectance | 43.0 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 22.0 | 26.3 |
| Hue angle | 97.3° | 85.5° |
| Color family | tan | orange |