Never Blue RC190-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8BA6CB, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bliss from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #8BA6CB · RC190-02
Never Blue
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Never Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#8BA6CB
RGB139, 166, 203
Estimated LRV37.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bliss
Valspar
#8CA7CB
Close digital match
Bachelor Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#8FAACA
Close digital match
Pressed Violet
Benjamin Moore
#8FA4C6
Close digital match
Blueberry Buckle
Behr
#84A5D4
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Lazy Day
Vista Paint
#95ADD0
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Lazy Day
Hirshfield's
#95AED1
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Charisma Blue
PPG
#95A7C6
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Celestial Horizon
Dutch Boy
#8FA4BF
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Cosmos
Sherwin-Williams
#8EA9C2
Similar digital color
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
Visible digital difference
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Never Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Never Blue
#8BA6CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8582B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Never Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Never 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
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Never Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Never Blue have?
Never Blue by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Never Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Never Blue are Bliss by Valspar (a close digital match), Bachelor Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pressed Violet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Never 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 Never Blue?
Never Blue has a estimated lightness value of 37.1, 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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