ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-70 and Vista Paint 7229, ΔE 6.66 apart
Kilz Typewriter (TB-70) and Vista Paint Pantry Plum (7229) measure a delta-E of 6.66 apart. Typewriter is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pantry Plum holds more color, chroma 5.8 against 2.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Typewriter reads as a true neutral at hue angle 199.2 degrees, Pantry Plum as a blue cast at 274.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pantry Plum depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Typewriter and Vista Paint Pantry Plum are delta-E 6.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Typewriter and Vista Paint Pantry Plum is delta-E 6.66.
Kilz Typewriter is lighter than Vista Paint Pantry Plum by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Pantry Plum carries more color than Kilz Typewriter - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Typewriter | Pantry Plum | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-70 | 7229 |
| Hex | #535959 | #4C5059 |
| Light reflectance | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | blue cast |
| Chroma | 2.5 | 5.8 |
| Hue angle | 199.2° | 274.9° |
| Color family | black | black |