Serene Stream RD240-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #40A4CE, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mystic Blue from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #40A4CE · RD240-02
Serene Stream
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Serene Stream Technical Profile
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Serene Stream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serene Stream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSerene Stream
Nearly identical
PPGMystic Blue
Mystic Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Charybdis
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toronto Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Treasure Map
Behr
Very similar
Rolling Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Charybdis
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Major Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ship Shape Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Frozen Wave
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Blue
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serene Stream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serene Stream
#40A4CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7584BD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serene Stream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serene Stream 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 Serene Stream.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serene Stream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serene Stream have?
Serene Stream 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 Serene Stream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serene Stream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene Stream are Mystic Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Charybdis by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Toronto Blue by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Serene Stream'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 Serene Stream?
Serene Stream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Serene Stream's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.