Airy Blue RC230-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CFDEE8, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simply Elegant from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFDEE8 · RC230-02
Airy Blue
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Airy Blue Technical Profile
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Airy Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Airy Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAiry Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSimply Elegant
Simply Elegant
PPG
Nearly identical
Journal Book
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ethereal Morn
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sheer Bliss
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Precious Dew Drop
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Simple Serenity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Cloud
Behr
Nearly identical
Snow Lodge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Airy Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Airy Blue
#CFDEE8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8388AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Airy Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Airy Blue Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Airy Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Airy Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Airy Blue have?
Airy Blue by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Airy Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Airy Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Airy Blue are Simply Elegant by PPG (a near-identical match), Journal Book by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ethereal Morn by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Airy Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Airy Blue?
Airy Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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