Soothing Melody RC200-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C4D5EA, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fluid Blue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4D5EA · RC200-01
Soothing Melody
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soothing Melody Technical Profile
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Soothing Melody in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soothing Melody in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSoothing Melody
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFluid Blue
Fluid Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bonnie Blue Eyes
PPG
Nearly identical
Fluid Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Powder Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Carousel Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Breathtaking
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soothing Melody
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soothing Melody
#C4D5EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F7CB6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soothing Melody
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soothing Melody 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 Soothing Melody.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soothing Melody — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soothing Melody have?
Soothing Melody by Kilz has a neutral 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 Soothing Melody in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soothing Melody from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soothing Melody are Fluid Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bonnie Blue Eyes by PPG (a near-identical match), Fluid Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soothing Melody'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 Soothing Melody?
Soothing Melody has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.3, 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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