Blue Dust RC270-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #7D99AE, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dyer's Woad from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D99AE · RC270-01
Blue Dust
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Dust Technical Profile
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Blue Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBlue Dust
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDyer's Woad
Dyer's Woad
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Office Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Frozen Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lakefront Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Breath-Taking View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Breath-Taking View
Vista Paint
Very similar
Denim Wash
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Cascade
Behr
Very similar
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Dust
#7D99AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Dust 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 Dust.
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 Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Dust have?
Blue Dust 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 Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Dust are Dyer's Woad by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Office Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Frozen Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Dust'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 Dust?
Blue Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blue Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.