Hero Blue RD280-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #1898C8, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pool Party from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1898C8 · RD280-02
Hero Blue
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Hero Blue Technical Profile
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Hero Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hero Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzHero Blue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPool Party
Pool Party
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bellflower
PPG
Very similar
Dynamic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lake Tahoe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hemisphere
Behr
Very similar
Bonaventure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Burst
Valspar
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hero Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hero Blue
#1898C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#526BC1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hero Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hero 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 Hero 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.
Hero Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hero Blue have?
Hero 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 Hero Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hero Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hero Blue are Pool Party by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bellflower by PPG (a very close match), Dynamic Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hero 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 Hero Blue?
Hero Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.8, 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 Hero Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.