Blue Hydrangea RC180-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #87B0D7, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Blue Yonder from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #87B0D7 · RC180-02
Blue Hydrangea
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Hydrangea Technical Profile
HEX Code#87B0D7
RGB135, 176, 215
Estimated LRV41.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Blue Hydrangea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Hydrangea
#87B0D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7BB8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Hydrangea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Hydrangea 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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Blue Hydrangea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Hydrangea have?
Blue Hydrangea by Kilz has a neutral 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 Blue Hydrangea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Hydrangea are Wild Blue Yonder by Valspar (a close digital match), Bluebird by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Eyes by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Hydrangea'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 Hydrangea?
Blue Hydrangea has a estimated lightness value of 41.1, 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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