Quiet Blue RE160-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A5C3D2, LRV 52 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northern Sky Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5C3D2 · RE160-02
Quiet Blue
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Quiet Blue Technical Profile
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Quiet Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Quiet Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzQuiet Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparNorthern Sky Blue
Northern Sky Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Northern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oh Boy!
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sonata
PPG
Nearly identical
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vast Sky
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tender Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dancing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Opal Waters
Behr
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Quiet Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Quiet Blue
#A5C3D2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Quiet Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Quiet 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 Quiet Blue.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Quiet Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Quiet Blue have?
Quiet Blue by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Quiet Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quiet Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quiet Blue are Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Northern by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Northern Air by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quiet 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 Quiet Blue?
Quiet Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Quiet Blue's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.