Beach View RC270-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4B748D, LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bedford Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4B748D · RC270-02
Beach View
16%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Beach View Technical Profile
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Beach View in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beach View in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBeach View
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBedford Blue
Bedford Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Inky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smoke Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Cayman Bay
Behr
Nearly identical
Photogenic
Valspar
Very similar
Ahoy Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Crashing Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peninsula
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cape Cod Bay
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Distant Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach View
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach View
#4B748D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D739E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach View
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach View 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.
Beach View — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach View have?
Beach View 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 Beach View in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beach View from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach View are Bedford Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Inky Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Down Pour by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beach View'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 Beach View?
Beach View has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beach View's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.