Stormy Waters RF170-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8AAFB4, estimated LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Turquoise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #8AAFB4 · RF170-02
Stormy Waters
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Stormy Waters Technical Profile
HEX Code#8AAFB4
RGB138, 175, 180
Estimated LRV39.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Stormy Waters
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stormy Waters
#8AAFB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8594AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stormy Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stormy Waters 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 Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stormy Waters have?
Stormy Waters by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Waters are Gentle Turquoise by PPG (a close digital match), North Haven by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), French Colony by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Stormy Waters'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 Waters?
Stormy Waters has a estimated lightness value of 39.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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