Polished Turquoise RG140-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #96DFD4, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bali Hai Teal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96DFD4 · RG140-01
Polished Turquoise
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Polished Turquoise Technical Profile
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Polished Turquoise in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Turquoise in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzPolished Turquoise
Nearly identical
PPGBali Hai Teal
Bali Hai Teal
PPG
Nearly identical
Shore House Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Velvet Morning
Behr
Nearly identical
Island Breeze
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mermaid's Song
Valspar
Nearly identical
Island Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teal Seaglass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tantalizing Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Seafoam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Turquoise
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Turquoise
#96DFD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A3BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Turquoise
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished Turquoise 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 Polished Turquoise.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Turquoise — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Turquoise have?
Polished Turquoise 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 Polished Turquoise in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Turquoise from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Turquoise are Bali Hai Teal by PPG (a near-identical match), Shore House Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Velvet Morning by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polished Turquoise'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 Polished Turquoise?
Polished Turquoise has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, 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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Why Polished Turquoise's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.