ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-76 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 33.43 apart
Kilz Calm Forest (TB-76) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 33.43 apart. Calm Forest is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 15.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Calm Forest reads as a yellow-green at hue angle 120.3 degrees, Tropical Tale as a green at 158.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Tale depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 33.43 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Calm Forest and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 33.43.
Kilz Calm Forest is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Tale by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Kilz Calm Forest - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Calm Forest | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-76 | 0717 |
| Hex | #A3AB8F | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | green |
| Chroma | 15.6 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 120.3° | 158.3° |
| Color family | green | green |