Breakwaters RC260-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #6086A2, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Nose from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #6086A2 · RC260-02
Breakwaters
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Breakwaters Technical Profile
HEX Code#6086A2
RGB96, 134, 162
Estimated LRV22.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Blue Nose
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#6488A0
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Breakwaters
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breakwaters
#6086A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breakwaters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breakwaters 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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Breakwaters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breakwaters have?
Breakwaters by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Breakwaters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breakwaters are Blue Nose by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Storm Blue Sky by Vista Paint (a very close match), Sporty Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Breakwaters'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 Breakwaters?
Breakwaters has a estimated lightness value of 22.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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