Ref. #A6C1C1 · RF240-02
Bell Bottoms
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bell Bottoms Technical Profile
What color is Bell Bottoms? It's a medium cool neutral with the hex code #A6C1C1. Colors similar to Bell Bottoms include PPG Colonial Aqua, Valspar Sea Star, Sherwin-Williams Aquaverde. Bell Bottoms has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Bell Bottoms sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Bell Bottoms pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Bell Bottoms
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bell Bottoms
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bell Bottoms
#A6C1C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bell Bottoms
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bell Bottoms 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 Bell Bottoms.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bell Bottoms — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bell Bottoms have?
Bell Bottoms by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Bell Bottoms from other brands?
The closest matches are Colonial Aqua by PPG (#A1BDBF), Sea Star by Valspar (#A5BFC2), Aquaverde by Sherwin-Williams (#A3C0BD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bell Bottoms?
Bell Bottoms has an LRV of 50.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Bell Bottoms's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.