Navy Dress RH210 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #285489, LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Express Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #285489 · RH210
Navy Dress
9%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Navy Dress Technical Profile
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Navy Dress in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Navy Dress in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzNavy Dress
Nearly identical
BehrExpress Blue
Express Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Frank Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rich Cobalt
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Follow My Blue Bliss
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Suede Shoes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Strong Will
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brilliant Blue
PPG
Very similar
Dancing Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Capri Blue
RAL
Very similar
Cascade Twilight
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Navy Dress
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Navy Dress
#285489
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#504D97
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Navy Dress
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Navy Dress 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 Navy Dress.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Navy Dress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Navy Dress have?
Navy Dress by Kilz has a cool (violet) 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 Navy Dress in your own space before committing.
What colors match Navy Dress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Navy Dress are Express Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Frank Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rich Cobalt by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Navy Dress'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 Navy Dress?
Navy Dress has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Navy Dress's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.