Delicate Blue RC170-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A2BBDA, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Valor from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A2BBDA · RC170-01
Delicate Blue
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Delicate Blue Technical Profile
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Delicate Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delicate Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzDelicate Blue
Nearly identical
PPGValor
Valor
PPG
Nearly identical
Sail into the Horizon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sail into the Horizon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Swiss Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Blue Galaxy
Valspar
Very similar
Misted Eve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chivalrous
Behr
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
John's Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delicate Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delicate Blue
#A2BBDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817FB3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delicate Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delicate 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 Delicate 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.
Delicate Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delicate Blue have?
Delicate Blue by Kilz has a neutral 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 Delicate Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delicate Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delicate Blue are Valor by PPG (a near-identical match), Sail into the Horizon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sail into the Horizon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Delicate 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 Delicate Blue?
Delicate Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.3, 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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Why Delicate Blue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.