Purple Wish RB270-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8597B8, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New World Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8597B8 · RB270-01
Purple Wish
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Purple Wish Technical Profile
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Purple Wish in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purple Wish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzPurple Wish
Nearly identical
PPGNew World Blue
New World Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Periwinkle Blossom
Behr
Nearly identical
Cry Me a River
Valspar
Very similar
Denim Tradition
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Steel Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Celestial Horizon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purplelicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dahlia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Wish
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Wish
#8597B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Wish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Wish 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 Purple Wish.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Wish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Wish have?
Purple Wish 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 Purple Wish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purple Wish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purple Wish are New World Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Periwinkle Blossom by Behr (a near-identical match), Steel Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purple Wish'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 Purple Wish?
Purple Wish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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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Why Purple Wish's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.