Ref. #A5C3D2 · RE160-02
Quiet Blue
52%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Quiet Blue Technical Profile
What color is Quiet Blue? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #A5C3D2. Colors similar to Quiet Blue include Valspar Northern Sky Blue, Benjamin Moore Northern, Benjamin Moore Northern Air. Quiet Blue has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Quiet Blue sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Quiet Blue
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Quiet Blue from other brands?
The closest matches are Northern Sky Blue by Valspar (#AAC5D3), Northern by Benjamin Moore (#A1BFCF), Northern Air by Benjamin Moore (#A1BFCF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Quiet Blue?
Quiet Blue has an LRV of 51.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.