ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-45 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 19.41 apart
Kilz Chambray Blue (TB-45) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 19.41 apart. Watery Sea is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 6.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Chambray Blue reads as a blue cast at hue angle 233.1 degrees, Watery Sea as a blue at 254.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Chambray Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz Chambray Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 19.41 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz Chambray Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 19.41.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Kilz Chambray Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than Kilz Chambray Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Chambray Blue | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Vista Paint |
| Code | TB-45 | 0638 |
| Hex | #A9B9C0 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 46.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue |
| Chroma | 6.8 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 233.1° | 254.7° |
| Color family | gray | teal |