Ruling Royalty TB-50 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #313048, LRV 3 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Grape from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #313048 · TB-50
Ruling Royalty
3%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Ruling Royalty Technical Profile
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Ruling Royalty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ruling Royalty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzRuling Royalty
Very similar
Dutch BoyGracious Grape
Gracious Grape
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Violet Blue
RAL
Very similar
Majestic Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Burgundy Wine
Behr
Very similar
Majestic Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Magic Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Victory Blue
PPG
Visible difference
Royal Treatment
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Emperor
Valspar
Visible difference
Plum Island
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ruling Royalty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ruling Royalty
#313048
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#574467
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ruling Royalty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ruling Royalty 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 Ruling Royalty.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ruling Royalty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ruling Royalty have?
Ruling Royalty by Kilz has a cool (violet) 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 Ruling Royalty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ruling Royalty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ruling Royalty are Gracious Grape by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Starry Sky by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Violet Blue by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ruling Royalty'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 Ruling Royalty?
Ruling Royalty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Ruling Royalty's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.