Polar Blue RF230-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A7D4D8, estimated LRV 60 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Tickle from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #A7D4D8 · RF230-02
Polar Blue
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Polar Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7D4D8
RGB167, 212, 216
Estimated LRV60.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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#ABD5DA
Close digital match
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#A6D8DD
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#A5CFD1
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#A6D0D6
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#A6DAE0
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Colors That Work With Polar Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polar Blue
#A7D4D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8195B1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polar Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polar 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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Polar Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polar Blue have?
Polar Blue by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Polar Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polar Blue are Sea Tickle by Valspar (a close digital match), Sea Isle by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Droplet by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Polar 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 Polar Blue?
Polar Blue has a estimated lightness value of 60.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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