ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-54 and Vista Paint 7416, ΔE 8.74 apart
Kilz Oceanic (TB-54) and Vista Paint Tropical Sea (7416) measure a delta-E of 8.74 apart. Oceanic is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Oceanic holds more color, chroma 15.3 against 12.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Oceanic reads as a green at hue angle 184.0 degrees, Tropical Sea as a teal undertone at 216.6. 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 Oceanic and Vista Paint Tropical Sea are delta-E 8.74 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Oceanic and Vista Paint Tropical Sea is delta-E 8.74.
Kilz Oceanic is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Sea by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Kilz Oceanic carries more color than Vista Paint Tropical Sea - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Oceanic | Tropical Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-54 | 7416 |
| Hex | #9CC6BF | #9ABCC3 |
| Light reflectance | 51.0 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | green | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 15.3 | 12.3 |
| Hue angle | 184.0° | 216.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |