Florentine Blue RC260-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #83A9C4, LRV 37 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country House Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #83A9C4 · RC260-01
Florentine Blue
37%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Florentine Blue Technical Profile
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Florentine Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Florentine Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzFlorentine Blue
Nearly identical
PPGCountry House Blue
Country House Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Subdued Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soft Skies
Valspar
Very similar
Private Jet
Behr
Very similar
Calm Tint
Vista Paint
Very similar
John's Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Notable Hue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wandering River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Florentine Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Florentine Blue
#83A9C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8387AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Florentine Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Florentine 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 Florentine 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.
Florentine Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Florentine Blue have?
Florentine Blue 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 Florentine Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Florentine Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Florentine Blue are Country House Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Jazz by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Five by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Florentine 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 Florentine Blue?
Florentine Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Florentine Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.