Soapy Water RB180-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C7C7DE, LRV 58 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foxgloves from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7C7DE · RB180-02
Soapy Water
58%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soapy Water Technical Profile
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Soapy Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soapy Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSoapy Water
Nearly identical
BehrFoxgloves
Foxgloves
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Purity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purple Purity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hint of Heather
PPG
Nearly identical
Eventide
Valspar
Very similar
Cooled Lavender
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hailstorm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soapy Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soapy Water
#C7C7DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soapy Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soapy 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Soapy Water.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soapy Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soapy Water have?
Soapy Water by Kilz has a cool (violet) 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 Soapy Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soapy Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soapy Water are Foxgloves by Behr (a near-identical match), Purple Purity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), French Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soapy 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 Soapy Water?
Soapy Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soapy Water's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.