Ref. #434E71 · RB290-02
Best In Class
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Best In Class Technical Profile
What color is Best In Class? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #434E71. Colors similar to Best In Class include Behr Voodoo, MPC Labatt Blue, Valspar Enchanted Navy. Best In Class has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Best In Class creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Best In Class
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Best In Class
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Best In Class
#434E71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#685C8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Best In Class
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Best In Class 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 Best In Class.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Best In Class — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Best In Class have?
Best In Class by Kilz has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Best In Class from other brands?
The closest matches are Voodoo by Behr (#474F72), Labatt Blue by MPC (#465178), Enchanted Navy by Valspar (#485375). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Best In Class?
Best In Class has an LRV of 7.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Best In Class's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.