Refreshing RD190-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9DEEB, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crystal Blue Waters from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #C9DEEB · RD190-02
Refreshing
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Refreshing Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9DEEB
RGB201, 222, 235
Estimated LRV70.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Crystal Blue Waters
PPG
#CBDFEC
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Prairie Day
Vista Paint
#C8E0EF
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Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
#C5DDEA
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Easy on the Eyes
Valspar
#C6D9E6
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Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
#C2D8E5
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Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
#C4DEED
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Soaring Sky
Behr
#C8E2F1
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Sprout .03
Colorhouse
#CCDCE7
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Island View
Dunn-Edwards
#C3DDEE
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Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#CCDBE5
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Colors That Work With Refreshing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Refreshing
#C9DEEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D83B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Refreshing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Refreshing 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
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Refreshing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refreshing have?
Refreshing by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Refreshing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Refreshing are Crystal Blue Waters by PPG (a close digital match), Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Empress Lila by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Refreshing'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 Refreshing?
Refreshing has a estimated lightness value of 70.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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