Ref. #B7C7CF · RD160-01
Soothing Ocean
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soothing Ocean Technical Profile
What color is Soothing Ocean? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #B7C7CF. Colors similar to Soothing Ocean include Vista Paint Sky's the Limit, Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Hollow, Hirshfield's Star Mist. Soothing Ocean has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Soothing Ocean sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Soothing Ocean
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
English Hollyhock
Behr
Nearly identical
Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Keepsakes
PPG
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Soothing Ocean from other brands?
The closest matches are Sky's the Limit by Vista Paint (#B6C7D0), Sleepy Hollow by Sherwin-Williams (#B7C9D1), Star Mist by Hirshfield's (#B3C6CE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soothing Ocean?
Soothing Ocean has an LRV of 55.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Soothing Ocean's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.