Atlantic Sea RC290-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #487190, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Sur Blue Jade from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #487190 · RC290-01
Atlantic Sea
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Atlantic Sea Technical Profile
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Atlantic Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Atlantic Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAtlantic Sea
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBig Sur Blue Jade
Big Sur Blue Jade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bedford Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Down Pour
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lost Atlantis
Behr
Very similar
Zenith
Vista Paint
Very similar
Honky Tonk Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Smoke Blue
PPG
Very similar
Star Gazing
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Photogenic
Valspar
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Atlantic Sea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Atlantic Sea
#487190
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D719E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Atlantic Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Atlantic Sea 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Atlantic Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Atlantic Sea have?
Atlantic Sea 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 Atlantic Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Atlantic Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Atlantic Sea are Big Sur Blue Jade by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rainy Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Bedford Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Atlantic Sea'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 Atlantic Sea?
Atlantic Sea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Atlantic Sea's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.