Favorite Jeans RD170-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #88ACC1, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subdued Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #88ACC1 · RD170-02
Favorite Jeans
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Favorite Jeans Technical Profile
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Favorite Jeans in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Favorite Jeans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzFavorite Jeans
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySubdued Blue
Subdued Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Arabella
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Skies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Atmosphere
Behr
Very similar
Resolute Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
New Borns Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Calm Tint
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mountain Main
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Silver Skate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Favorite Jeans
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Favorite Jeans
#88ACC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Favorite Jeans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Favorite Jeans 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
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Favorite Jeans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Favorite Jeans have?
Favorite Jeans 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 Favorite Jeans in your own space before committing.
What colors match Favorite Jeans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Favorite Jeans are Subdued Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Arabella by PPG (a near-identical match), Brussels Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Favorite Jeans'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 Favorite Jeans?
Favorite Jeans has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.6, 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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