Musical Play RB220-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A0AECA, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poetry Reading from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0AECA · RB220-02
Musical Play
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Musical Play Technical Profile
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Musical Play in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Musical Play in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzMusical Play
Nearly identical
BehrPoetry Reading
Poetry Reading
Behr
Nearly identical
Lite Periwinkle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Easter Egg
PPG
Nearly identical
Precious Stone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Freesia
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sapphire Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Awesome Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Washed Indigo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lazy Day
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Musical Play
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Musical Play
#A0AECA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Musical Play
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Musical Play 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Musical Play — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Musical Play have?
Musical Play 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 Musical Play in your own space before committing.
What colors match Musical Play from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Musical Play are Poetry Reading by Behr (a near-identical match), Lite Periwinkle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Easter Egg by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Musical Play'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 Musical Play?
Musical Play has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, 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 Musical Play's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.