Intricate Aqua RE240-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #91B3BB, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tahoe Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #91B3BB · RE240-02
Intricate Aqua
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Intricate Aqua Technical Profile
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Intricate Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intricate Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzIntricate Aqua
Nearly identical
BehrTahoe Blue
Tahoe Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bulfinch Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ocean City Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Windswept Clouds
Valspar
Very similar
Master Matt
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aquitaine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mountain Stream
PPG
Very similar
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intricate Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intricate Aqua
#91B3BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intricate Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intricate Aqua 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 Intricate Aqua.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Intricate Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intricate Aqua have?
Intricate Aqua 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 Intricate Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intricate Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intricate Aqua are Tahoe Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Bulfinch Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tahoe Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Intricate Aqua'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 Intricate Aqua?
Intricate Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, 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 Intricate Aqua's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.