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Ref. #AECED9 · RD220-01

Cool Vista

58%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Cool Vista RD220-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #AECED9, LRV 58 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Bay Marina from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cool Vista Technical Profile

HEX Code#AECED9
RGB174, 206, 217
LRV58.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz

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Cool Vista in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cool Vista in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzCool Vista
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlue Bay Marina

Blue Bay Marina

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Liberty Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Midsummer's Dream

PPG

Nearly identical

Sailing Club

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Vast Sky

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Summer Rain

Valspar

Nearly identical

Soft Blue

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Emily

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dockside

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dream .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Kakelugn

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cool Vista

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cool Vista

#AECED9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#838EAF

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cool Vista

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Balboa

Complement

Elusive Dawn

Cool Vista Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Culinary Herbs

Pop

Vivid Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Stormy Sea

Pop

Earthy Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Red Tea

Pop

Hot August

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Cool Vista.

Mountain Stream

Kilz · TB-44

#B3CEDA

Polar Blue

Kilz · RF230-02

#A7D4D8

Scandinavia

Kilz · RD180-01

#B1CFE3

Rain Reflection

Kilz · RC190-01

#B3C4D9

Soft Chambray

Kilz · RD170-01

#A8C4D6

Chilly Morning

Kilz · RE240-01

#B8CDD2

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cat's Meow

Valspar · 8004-38C

#9FB4BD

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Cool Vista — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cool Vista have?
Cool Vista 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 Cool Vista in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Vista from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Vista are Blue Bay Marina by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Liberty Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Midsummer's Dream by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Vista'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 Cool Vista?
Cool Vista has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.2, 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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