ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-81 and Vista Paint 8529, ΔE 10.68 apart
Kilz Spanish Fortress (TB-81) and Vista Paint Star of the Garden (8529) measure a delta-E of 10.68 apart. Spanish Fortress is 18 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Star of the Garden holds more color, chroma 18.2 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, Star of the Garden as a yellow at 77.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Star of the Garden depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Spanish Fortress and Vista Paint Star of the Garden are delta-E 10.68 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 Star of the Garden is delta-E 10.68.
Kilz Spanish Fortress is lighter than Vista Paint Star of the Garden by 18 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Star of the Garden carries more color than Kilz Spanish Fortress - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spanish Fortress | Star of the Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-81 | 8529 |
| Hex | #E4D8C2 | #D6BEA1 |
| Light reflectance | 69.0 | 51.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 87.6° | 77.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |