Blues Scale RC240-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B8CDE1, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Prism from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #B8CDE1 · RC240-02
Blues Scale
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blues Scale Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8CDE1
RGB184, 205, 225
Estimated LRV59.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blue Prism
Valspar
#B6CCE0
Close digital match
Silver Service
Behr
#B7CCDE
Close digital match
Sail Away
Vista Paint
#B9CFE1
Close digital match
Blue Bayou
Hirshfield's
#B4CCDF
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Blue Ice
Benjamin Moore
#BBCCE0
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Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#B8CDDD
Close digital match
Sky'S the Limit
Dutch Boy
#B8CFE0
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Pale Wildflower Blue
PPG
#BDD1E8
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Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
#C1D1E2
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#B4CBD9
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Blues Scale
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blues Scale
#B8CDE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8081B2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blues Scale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blues Scale 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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Blues Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blues Scale have?
Blues Scale 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 Blues Scale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blues Scale are Blue Prism by Valspar (a close digital match), Silver Service by Behr (a close digital match), Sail Away by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blues Scale'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 Blues Scale?
Blues Scale has a estimated lightness value of 59.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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