High Tide TB-47 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8CADCB, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calm Tint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8CADCB · TB-47
High Tide
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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High Tide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to High Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzHigh Tide
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCalm Tint
Calm Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calm Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonglow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Provencal Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baby Blue Eyes
PPG
Nearly identical
Cosmos
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bachelor Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bluebird
Behr
Very similar
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With High Tide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
High Tide
#8CADCB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8283B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for High Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
High Tide 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 High Tide.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
High Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does High Tide have?
High Tide by Kilz has a neutral 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 High Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match High Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Tide are Calm Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Calm Tint by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Moonglow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting High Tide'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 High Tide?
High Tide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why High Tide's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.