Refreshing RD190-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9DEEB, 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.
Ref. #C9DEEB · RD190-02
Refreshing
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Refreshing Technical Profile
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Refreshing in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Refreshing in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzRefreshing
Nearly identical
PPGCrystal Blue Waters
Crystal Blue Waters
PPG
Nearly identical
Prairie Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glacial Winds
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Easy on the Eyes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Empress Lila
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soaring Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Island View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Refreshing
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Refreshing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refreshing have?
Refreshing 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 Refreshing in your own space before committing.
What colors match Refreshing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Refreshing are Crystal Blue Waters by PPG (a near-identical match), Prairie Day by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Empress Lila by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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