Ref. #507A98 · RC250-02
Ripped Jeans
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ripped Jeans Technical Profile
What color is Ripped Jeans? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #507A98. Colors similar to Ripped Jeans include PPG Stormy Ridge, MPC Lapp Lake, Hirshfield's Zenith. Ripped Jeans has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Ripped Jeans creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Ripped Jeans
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripped Jeans
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripped Jeans
#507A98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#777BA4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripped Jeans
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripped Jeans 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 Ripped Jeans.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripped Jeans — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripped Jeans have?
Ripped Jeans by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Ripped Jeans from other brands?
The closest matches are Stormy Ridge by PPG (#507B9A), Lapp Lake by MPC (#4D7C98), Zenith by Hirshfield's (#497A9F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ripped Jeans?
Ripped Jeans has an LRV of 17.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ripped Jeans's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.