ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-44 and Vista Paint 7416, ΔE 8.3 apart
Kilz Mountain Stream (TB-44) and Vista Paint Tropical Sea (7416) measure a delta-E of 8.3 apart. Mountain Stream is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Sea holds more color, chroma 12.3 against 7.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Sea depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Mountain Stream and Vista Paint Tropical Sea are delta-E 8.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Mountain Stream and Vista Paint Tropical Sea is delta-E 8.3.
Kilz Mountain Stream is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Sea by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Sea carries more color than Kilz Mountain Stream - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mountain Stream | Tropical Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-44 | 7416 |
| Hex | #B8CDD3 | #9ABCC3 |
| Light reflectance | 58.0 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 7.9 | 12.3 |
| Hue angle | 222.7° | 216.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |