Aqua Wave RF220-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A5D9DB, LRV 63 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonoma Skies from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5D9DB · RF220-02
Aqua Wave
63%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Aqua Wave Technical Profile
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Aqua Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aqua Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAqua Wave
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSonoma Skies
Sonoma Skies
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sea Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Christopher Coast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spa
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lake Reflection
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glistening Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Viking
Behr
Nearly identical
Aqua'D Glass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aqua Wave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aqua Wave
#A5D9DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F97B3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aqua Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aqua Wave 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 Aqua Wave.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aqua Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aqua Wave have?
Aqua Wave by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Aqua Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aqua Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aqua Wave are Sonoma Skies by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sea Kiss by Valspar (a near-identical match), Christopher Coast by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aqua Wave'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 Aqua Wave?
Aqua Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aqua Wave's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.