Bit Of Sapphire RD230-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #52B2D3, estimated LRV 38 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Epimethius from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #52B2D3 · RD230-02
Bit Of Sapphire
38%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Bit Of Sapphire Technical Profile
HEX Code#52B2D3
RGB82, 178, 211
Estimated LRV38.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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#4DB2D3
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#4BB2D5
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#5DB3D4
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#56ACCA
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Colors That Work With Bit Of Sapphire
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bit Of Sapphire
#52B2D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7586BD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bit Of Sapphire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bit Of Sapphire 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
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Bit Of Sapphire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bit Of Sapphire have?
Bit Of Sapphire by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bit Of Sapphire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bit Of Sapphire are Epimethius by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Epimethius by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bright Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bit Of Sapphire'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 Bit Of Sapphire?
Bit Of Sapphire has a estimated lightness value of 38.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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