Soapy Water RB180-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C7C7DE, estimated 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.
Kilz · #C7C7DE · RB180-02
Soapy Water
58%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Soapy Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7C7DE
RGB199, 199, 222
Estimated LRV58.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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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#C9C7E1
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#C9C6DF
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#C8C4DA
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Purple Purity
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#C9C5DD
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Hint of Heather
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Colors That Work With Soapy Water
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soapy Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soapy Water are Foxgloves by Behr (a close digital match), Purple Purity by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), French Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Soapy Water's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.