ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-34 and Vista Paint 0541, ΔE 6.99 apart
Kilz Aviator Silver (TB-34) and Vista Paint Smoky Tone (0541) measure a delta-E of 6.99 apart. Aviator Silver is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Aviator Silver holds more color, chroma 5.9 against 0.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Aviator Silver reads as a blue cast at hue angle 256.8 degrees, Smoky Tone as a true neutral at 110.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Smoky Tone depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Aviator Silver and Vista Paint Smoky Tone are delta-E 6.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Aviator Silver and Vista Paint Smoky Tone is delta-E 6.99.
Kilz Aviator Silver is lighter than Vista Paint Smoky Tone by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Kilz Aviator Silver carries more color than Vista Paint Smoky Tone - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Aviator Silver | Smoky Tone | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-34 | 0541 |
| Hex | #A0A9B2 | #A0A09F |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | true neutral |
| Chroma | 5.9 | 0.5 |
| Hue angle | 256.8° | 110.0° |
| Color family | gray | gray |