Purpling RB270-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #556584, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterloo from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #556584 · RB270-02
Purpling
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Purpling Technical Profile
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Purpling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Purpling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzPurpling
Nearly identical
ValsparWaterloo
Waterloo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stained Glass
PPG
Nearly identical
Luxe Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dashing Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Award Night
Behr
Very similar
Admiral Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Very similar
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Jacket
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purpling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purpling
#556584
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#766E9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purpling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purpling 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 Purpling.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purpling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purpling have?
Purpling 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 Purpling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Purpling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Purpling are Waterloo by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stained Glass by PPG (a near-identical match), Blueberry Hill by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Purpling'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 Purpling?
Purpling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.9, 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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Why Purpling's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.