Sailing Water TB-53 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B6DEDB, estimated LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minerva from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #B6DEDB · TB-53
Sailing Water
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sailing Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6DEDB
RGB182, 222, 219
Estimated LRV67.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Compare alternatives to Sailing Water
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#B5DEDA
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#B4DCDA
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Outerspace
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#B4DBD8
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Colorhouse
#BDE1DD
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Blue Diamond
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#B7E3E2
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#B5E1DB
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Colors That Work With Sailing Water
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailing Water
#B6DEDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829CB0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailing Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailing Water 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 Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailing Water have?
Sailing Water by Kilz has a neutral 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 Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailing Water are Minerva by PPG (a close digital match), Outerspace by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Outerspace by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sailing Water'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 Water?
Sailing Water has a estimated lightness value of 67.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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