Sailing Ship RE260-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #51B8D0, estimated 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.
Kilz · #51B8D0 · RE260-02
Sailing Ship
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sailing Ship Technical Profile
HEX Code#51B8D0
RGB81, 184, 208
Estimated LRV40.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Sailing Ship
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sailing Ship from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailing Ship are Fountain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Water Baby by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Yacht Blue by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Sailing Ship's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.