ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-27 and Vista Paint 1248, ΔE 20.59 apart
Kilz Orchid Smoke (TB-27) and Vista Paint Velvet Crest (1248) measure a delta-E of 20.59 apart. Velvet Crest is 10 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Crest holds more color, chroma 23.6 against 5.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Orchid Smoke reads as a blue cast at hue angle 270.5 degrees, Velvet Crest as a violet at 294.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Orchid Smoke depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Orchid Smoke and Vista Paint Velvet Crest are delta-E 20.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Orchid Smoke and Vista Paint Velvet Crest is delta-E 20.59.
Vista Paint Velvet Crest is lighter than Kilz Orchid Smoke by 10 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Velvet Crest carries more color than Kilz Orchid Smoke - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Orchid Smoke | Velvet Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-27 | 1248 |
| Hex | #7C818A | #9593BD |
| Light reflectance | 21.0 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | violet |
| Chroma | 5.5 | 23.6 |
| Hue angle | 270.5° | 294.4° |
| Color family | gray | blue |