Blues Scale RC240-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B8CDE1, 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.
Ref. #B8CDE1 · RC240-02
Blues Scale
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blues Scale Technical Profile
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Blues Scale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blues Scale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBlues Scale
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Prism
Blue Prism
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Service
Behr
Nearly identical
Sail Away
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Bayou
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sky'S the Limit
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Wildflower Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blues Scale
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Blues Scale.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blues Scale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blues Scale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blues Scale are Blue Prism by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silver Service by Behr (a near-identical match), Sail Away by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Blues Scale's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.