ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-59 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 33.24 apart
Kilz True Teal (TB-59) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 33.24 apart. Tropical Tale is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 29.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: True Teal reads as a teal at hue angle 204.7 degrees, Tropical Tale as a green at 158.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the True Teal depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 17.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz True Teal and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 33.24 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz True Teal and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 33.24.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Kilz True Teal by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Kilz True Teal - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| True Teal | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-59 | 0717 |
| Hex | #008289 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 29.5 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 204.7° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |