Ref. #2C7E94 · RE140-02
Blue Door
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Door Technical Profile
What color is Blue Door? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #2C7E94. Colors similar to Blue Door include MPC Into The Blue, Valspar Blue Spirit, Valspar Best of Both Worlds. Blue Door has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Blue Door 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 Blue Door
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Blue Door from other brands?
The closest matches are Into The Blue by MPC (#1D7C96), Blue Spirit by Valspar (#3E8094), Best of Both Worlds by Valspar (#01819A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blue Door?
Blue Door has an LRV of 17.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.