Blue Sage RF130-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #81AAB1, LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Haven from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #81AAB1 · RF130-01
Blue Sage
37%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Blue Sage Technical Profile
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Blue Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBlue Sage
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyNorth Haven
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teton Blue
Behr
Very similar
Aquitaine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Turquoise Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Green Sea
PPG
Very similar
St John Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lucy Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Wonder Land
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Sage
#81AAB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Sage 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 Sage.
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 Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Sage have?
Blue Sage 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 Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Sage are North Haven by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Teton Blue by Behr (a very close match), Aquitaine by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blue Sage'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 Sage?
Blue Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.6, 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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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 Sage's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.