Soothing Ocean RD160-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B7C7CF, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sky’s the Limit from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7C7CF · RD160-01
Soothing Ocean
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soothing Ocean Technical Profile
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Soothing Ocean in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soothing Ocean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSoothing Ocean
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSky’s the Limit
Sky’s the Limit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sleepy Hollow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lighthouse Shadows
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sea Weathered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
English Hollyhock
Behr
Nearly identical
Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mild Wind Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soothing Ocean
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soothing Ocean
#B7C7CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soothing Ocean
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soothing Ocean 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 Ocean.
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 Ocean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soothing Ocean have?
Soothing Ocean 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 Ocean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soothing Ocean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soothing Ocean are Sky’s the Limit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sleepy Hollow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Star Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soothing Ocean'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 Ocean?
Soothing Ocean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.4, 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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