Sailing Ship RE260-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #51B8D0, LRV 41 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fountain from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #51B8D0 · RE260-02
Sailing Ship
41%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sailing Ship Technical Profile
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Sailing Ship in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sailing Ship in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSailing Ship
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFountain
Fountain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yacht Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
High Dive
PPG
Nearly identical
Atlantis Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ocean Horizon
Valspar
Very similar
Epimethius
Vista Paint
Very similar
Epimethius
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sailing Ship
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailing Ship
#51B8D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#768CBC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailing Ship
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailing Ship 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 Sailing Ship.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sailing Ship — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailing Ship have?
Sailing Ship by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Sailing Ship in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sailing Ship from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailing Ship are Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Water Baby by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yacht Blue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sailing Ship'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 Sailing Ship?
Sailing Ship has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sailing Ship's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.