Stormy Waters RF170-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8AAFB4, 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.
Ref. #8AAFB4 · RF170-02
Stormy Waters
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Stormy Waters Technical Profile
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Stormy Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stormy Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzStormy Waters
Nearly identical
PPGGentle Turquoise
Gentle Turquoise
PPG
Nearly identical
North Haven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
French Colony
Behr
Very similar
Aquitaine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bulfinch Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Turquoise Porcelain
Valspar
Very similar
More Water Please
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ocean City Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stormy Waters
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Stormy Waters.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stormy Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stormy Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stormy Waters are Gentle Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical match), North Haven by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Stormy Waters's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.