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Ref. #88ACC1 · RD170-02

Favorite Jeans

39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Favorite Jeans Technical Profile

What color is Favorite Jeans? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #88ACC1. Colors similar to Favorite Jeans include PPG Arabella, MPC Daisy Blue, Valspar Soft Skies. Favorite Jeans has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Favorite Jeans depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.

HEX Code#88ACC1
RGB136, 172, 193
LRV38.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors Similar to Favorite Jeans

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Arabella

PPG

Nearly identical

Daisy Blue

MPC

Nearly identical

Soft Skies

Valspar

Nearly identical

Atmosphere

Behr

Very similar

Resolute Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

New Borns Eyes

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Blue Wings

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Calm Tint

Vista Paint

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Favorite Jeans

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Florentine Blue

Complement

Chestnut Bisque

Favorite Jeans Room Palettes

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

Walls

Cool Fog

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Earthy Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

White Barn

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hot August

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Favorite Jeans.

Florentine Blue

Kilz · RC260-01

#83A9C4

Blue Ballad

Kilz · RC250-01

#90ABC4

High Tide

Kilz · TB-47

#8CADCB

High Tide

Kilz · TB-47

#8CADCB

By The Sea

Kilz · RD260-01

#7DAAC0

Never Blue

Kilz · RC190-02

#8BA6CB

More blue colors from other brands

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

The Blues

Dunn-Edwards · DE5859

#296A9D

Bird's Egg Blue

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#6198C0

Stormy Blue

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Roman White

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#DEEDEB

The Crowd Roars!

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Ocean Blues

Vista Paint · K-177

#497786

Favorite Jeans — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Favorite Jeans have?
Favorite Jeans by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Favorite Jeans from other brands?
The closest matches are Arabella by PPG (#82ACC4), Daisy Blue by MPC (#8AB1C6), Soft Skies by Valspar (#80ABC3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Favorite Jeans?
Favorite Jeans has an LRV of 38.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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