Serene Summit RE270-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #68B2C4, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Serenade from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68B2C4 · RE270-01
Serene Summit
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Serene Summit Technical Profile
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Serene Summit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serene Summit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSerene Summit
Nearly identical
ValsparSea Serenade
Sea Serenade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yacht Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Water Baby
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nautilus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bayville Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Big Sky Country
Dutch Boy
Very similar
High Dive
PPG
Very similar
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Skyway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Enchanted Evening
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serene Summit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serene Summit
#68B2C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E8FB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serene Summit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serene Summit 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
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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 Summit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serene Summit have?
Serene Summit 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 Summit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serene Summit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene Summit are Sea Serenade by Valspar (a near-identical match), Yacht Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Cool Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serene Summit'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 Summit?
Serene Summit has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, 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 Summit's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.