Ref. #BAD3DC · RE160-01
Summer Shower
62%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Shower Technical Profile
What color is Summer Shower? It's a light cool blue with the hex code #BAD3DC. Colors similar to Summer Shower include Benjamin Moore Watercolor, Benjamin Moore Under the Big Top, Vista Paint Bridgewater Bay. Summer Shower has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Summer Shower 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 Summer Shower
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Watercolor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bahama Breezes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Millstream
Behr
Nearly identical
Midsummer's Dream
PPG
Nearly identical
Falling Tears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Shower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Shower
#BAD3DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Shower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Shower 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 Summer Shower.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Shower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Shower have?
Summer Shower by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Summer Shower from other brands?
The closest matches are Watercolor by Benjamin Moore (#BDD5DE), Under the Big Top by Benjamin Moore (#BDD5DE), Bridgewater Bay by Vista Paint (#BED7E1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Shower?
Summer Shower has an LRV of 62.2, 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 Summer Shower's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.