Blue Door RE140-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #2C7E94, LRV 18 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Spirit from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2C7E94 · RE140-02
Blue Door
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Blue Door in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Door in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBlue Door
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Spirit
Blue Spirit
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calypso Blue
Behr
Very similar
Adventure
PPG
Very similar
Blue Mosque
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pacific Palisades
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
By the Bayou
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Estuary
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Door
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Door
#2C7E94
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5269A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Door
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Door 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 Door.
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 Door — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Door have?
Blue Door 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 Blue Door in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Door from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Door are Blue Spirit by Valspar (a near-identical match), Best of Both Worlds by Valspar (a very close match), Calypso Blue by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Door'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 Door?
Blue Door has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Door's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.