Caspian Blue RE140-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #5AA0B9, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palace Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #5AA0B9 · RE140-01
Caspian Blue
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Caspian Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#5AA0B9
RGB90, 160, 185
Estimated LRV30.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Caspian Blue
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Palace Blue
Benjamin Moore
#5EA0B7
Close digital match
North Pole Blue
Behr
#55A0B7
Close digital match
Perfect Puddle
Dutch Boy
#4EA4C0
Close digital match
Pacific Palisade
Dunn-Edwards
#69A4B9
Similar digital color
Deepest Aqua
PPG
#68A2B2
Similar digital color
Jacaranda
Sherwin-Williams
#5A9EC0
Similar digital color
Rolling Sea
Valspar
#5BA3C6
Similar digital color
Patch of Blue
Vista Paint
#4CAAC4
Similar digital color
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
#57A7B9
Similar digital color
Blessed Blue
Hirshfield's
#659AA7
Similar digital color
Pastel Blue
RAL
#5D9B9B
Visible digital difference
Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Caspian Blue
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caspian Blue
#5AA0B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808CB2
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caspian Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caspian Blue 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 Caspian Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caspian Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caspian Blue have?
Caspian Blue 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 Caspian Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caspian Blue are Palace Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), North Pole Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Perfect Puddle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caspian Blue'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 Caspian Blue?
Caspian Blue has a estimated lightness value of 30.8, 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.
Explore More with Caspian Blue
Related Reading
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 Caspian Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.