Blue Ballad RC250-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #90ABC4, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beecher Falls from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #90ABC4 · RC250-01
Blue Ballad
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Ballad Technical Profile
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Blue Ballad in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Ballad in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBlue Ballad
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBeecher Falls
Beecher Falls
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cosmos
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grayed Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lovebirds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kaleidoscope
PPG
Nearly identical
Paris
Behr
Nearly identical
Bachelor Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calm Tint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Citadel
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Ballad
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Ballad
#90ABC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Ballad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Ballad 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 Blue Ballad.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Ballad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Ballad have?
Blue Ballad by Kilz has a neutral 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 Blue Ballad in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Ballad from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ballad are Beecher Falls by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cosmos by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grayed Cobalt by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Ballad'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 Blue Ballad?
Blue Ballad has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, 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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