ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-57 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 33.91 apart
Kilz Pale Emerald (TB-57) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 33.91 apart. Tropical Tale is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 13.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pale Emerald reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 198.2 degrees, Tropical Tale as a green at 158.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Emerald depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Pale Emerald and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 33.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Pale Emerald and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 33.91.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Kilz Pale Emerald by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Kilz Pale Emerald - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pale Emerald | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-57 | 0717 |
| Hex | #709696 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 26.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | green |
| Chroma | 13.7 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 198.2° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |