Ref. #5A779B · TB-49
Harbor Town
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Harbor Town Technical Profile
What color is Harbor Town? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #5A779B. Colors similar to Harbor Town include Vista Paint Madonna Blue, Hirshfield's Madonna Blue, Dunn-Edwards Clean Slate. Harbor Town has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Harbor Town creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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.
Colors Similar to Harbor Town
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harbor Town
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harbor Town
#5A779B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817FA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harbor Town
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harbor Town 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 Harbor Town.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Harbor Town — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harbor Town have?
Harbor Town by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Harbor Town from other brands?
The closest matches are Madonna Blue by Vista Paint (#5D7698), Madonna Blue by Hirshfield's (#5F7799), Clean Slate by Dunn-Edwards (#577396). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Harbor Town?
Harbor Town has an LRV of 17.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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