Calm Spring RD250-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #77AFCB, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tidal Basin from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #77AFCB · RD250-01
Calm Spring
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Calm Spring Technical Profile
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Calm Spring in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Calm Spring in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCalm Spring
Nearly identical
ValsparTidal Basin
Tidal Basin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Harbor Sky
PPG
Very similar
Private Jet
Behr
Very similar
Lafayette Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cascade Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nautic Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Calm Spring
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Calm Spring
#77AFCB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E87B4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Calm Spring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Calm Spring 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 Calm Spring.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Calm Spring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Calm Spring have?
Calm Spring 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 Calm Spring in your own space before committing.
What colors match Calm Spring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Calm Spring are Tidal Basin by Valspar (a near-identical match), Regale Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Soul Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Calm Spring'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 Calm Spring?
Calm Spring has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Calm Spring's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.