Stormy Sea RC140-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4C617B, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Symphony from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #4C617B · RC140-02
Stormy Sea
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stormy Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C617B
RGB76, 97, 123
Estimated LRV11.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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#51637B
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#50647F
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Colors That Work With Stormy Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stormy Sea
#4C617B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#676496
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stormy Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stormy Sea 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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Stormy Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stormy Sea have?
Stormy Sea by Kilz has a neutral 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 Stormy Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Sea are Evening Symphony by Behr (a close digital match), Admiral Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Blue Fjord by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Stormy Sea'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 Stormy Sea?
Stormy Sea has a estimated lightness value of 11.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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