Cotton Clouds RD210-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C2E3EC, LRV 73 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Front Porch Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2E3EC · RD210-01
Cotton Clouds
73%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Cotton Clouds Technical Profile
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Cotton Clouds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Clouds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCotton Clouds
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFront Porch Blue
Front Porch Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Allure
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Surf's Up
PPG
Nearly identical
Simply Heaven
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Forever
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kyoto
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winterscape
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dream .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Clouds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Clouds
#C2E3EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798BB9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Clouds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Clouds 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 Cotton Clouds.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Clouds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Clouds have?
Cotton Clouds 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 Cotton Clouds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Clouds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Clouds are Front Porch Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Blue Allure by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Surf's Up by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Clouds'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 Cotton Clouds?
Cotton Clouds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cotton Clouds's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.