North Beach Blue RC140-01 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #70839A, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Blueberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #70839A · RC140-01
North Beach Blue
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
North Beach Blue Technical Profile
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North Beach Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Beach Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzNorth Beach Blue
Nearly identical
PPGSilver Blueberry
Silver Blueberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Lakeville
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Searching Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lustrous Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hilo Bay
Behr
Very similar
Stratford
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tucker’s Toy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Window Screen
Valspar
Very similar
Ocean Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Beach Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Beach Blue
#70839A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Beach Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Beach 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to North Beach Blue.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
North Beach Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Beach Blue have?
North Beach Blue by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample North Beach Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Beach Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Beach Blue are Silver Blueberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Lakeville by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Searching Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting North Beach 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 North Beach Blue?
North Beach Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.0, 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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