Almost Aqua TB-52 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BDD3D3, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cape Hope from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #BDD3D3 · TB-52
Almost Aqua
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Almost Aqua Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDD3D3
RGB189, 211, 211
Estimated LRV62.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cape Hope
Hirshfield's
#BFD3D2
Close digital match
Cape Hope
Vista Paint
#BFD2D1
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Artiste
Valspar
#BDD0D0
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Water .03
Colorhouse
#BBD0D2
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#C3D6D7
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Zero Gravity
Behr
#C3D7D4
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Babbling Brook
PPG
#BECFCD
Close digital match
Tidewater
Sherwin-Williams
#C3D7D3
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Colors That Work With Almost Aqua
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almost Aqua
#BDD3D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almost Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almost Aqua 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
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Almost Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almost Aqua have?
Almost Aqua by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Almost Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almost Aqua are Cape Hope by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cape Hope by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Artiste by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Almost Aqua'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 Almost Aqua?
Almost Aqua has a estimated lightness value of 62.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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