ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-56 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 28.12 apart
Kilz Tropical Escape (TB-56) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 28.12 apart. Tropical Escape is 16 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 31.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Tropical Escape reads as a teal at hue angle 193.1 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 Tropical Escape and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 28.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Tropical Escape and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 28.12.
Kilz Tropical Escape is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Tale by 16 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Kilz Tropical Escape - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tropical Escape | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-56 | 0717 |
| Hex | #5DC4C0 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 45.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 31.6 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 193.1° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |