Ref. #ACCFE7 · TB-43
Sea Balm
59%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Sea Balm Technical Profile
What color is Sea Balm? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #ACCFE7. Colors similar to Sea Balm include Valspar Encounter, Vista Paint Marzena Dream, Behr Sweet Blue. Sea Balm has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Sea Balm sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Sea Balm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Balm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Balm
#ACCFE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#777EBB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Balm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea Balm 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 Sea Balm.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Balm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Balm have?
Sea Balm by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Sea Balm from other brands?
The closest matches are Encounter by Valspar (#A9CFE9), Marzena Dream by Vista Paint (#A8CFEA), Sweet Blue by Behr (#AFD0EA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Balm?
Sea Balm has an LRV of 59.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sea Balm's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.