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Ref. #658194 · RD140-02

Swedish Blue

21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Swedish Blue RD140-02 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #658194, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celebration Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Swedish Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#658194
RGB101, 129, 148
LRV20.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandKilz

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Swedish Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Swedish Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzSwedish Blue
Nearly identical
ValsparCelebration Blue

Celebration Blue

Valspar

Nearly identical

Benton Harbor

PPG

Nearly identical

South Pacific

Behr

Nearly identical

Seal Pup

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Alfresco

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

High Seas Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Tucker’s Toy

Vista Paint

Very similar

Ocean Storms

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sporty Blue

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Squirrel Grey

RAL

Visible difference

De Nimes

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Swedish Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Swedish Blue

#658194

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8185AB

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Swedish Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

South Pacific

Complement

Dark Toast

Swedish Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Cool Fog

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Earthy Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Cavern

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hot August

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Swedish Blue.

North Beach Blue

Kilz · RC140-01

#70839A

Dusty Turquoise

Kilz · TB-58

#5C859F

Atlantic Ocean

Kilz · RC130-01

#6280A3

Green Cast

Kilz · RF290-01

#689091

Breakwaters

Kilz · RC260-02

#6086A2

Stylish Blue

Kilz · RC160-02

#5D7CA1

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Shadowbox Beige

PPG · 10YY 56/060

#CEC4BB

Spring Lilac

PPG · 1170-4

#B1B3CB

Wenge

Benjamin Moore · AF-180

#3D2E2C

Vintage Velvet

Behr · PPU15-18

#48516A

Highlights

Valspar · 8006-8A

#C9D0D4

Soft Chinchilla

Benjamin Moore · 2135-50

#AEC4C9

Swedish Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Swedish Blue have?
Swedish Blue by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swedish Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swedish Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swedish Blue are Celebration Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bountiful Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Benton Harbor by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Swedish Blue'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 Swedish Blue?
Swedish Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, 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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