Unique Steel RE170-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BCCDD4, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Speed Access from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #BCCDD4 · RE170-02
Unique Steel
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Unique Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCCDD4
RGB188, 205, 212
Estimated LRV59.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
High Speed Access
Behr
#BDCCD1
Close digital match
Sleepy Hollow
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#B7C9D1
Close digital match
Keepsakes
PPG
#C0CED6
Close digital match
Sea Weathered
Dutch Boy
#BCCBD4
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Schoolboy Blue
Valspar
#BCD1D9
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Silvery Blue
Benjamin Moore
#C0D1D5
Close digital match
Sky’s the Limit
Vista Paint
#B6C7D0
Close digital match
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
#B3C6CE
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#C5D1D8
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Colors That Work With Unique Steel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Unique Steel
#BCCDD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Unique Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Unique Steel 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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Unique Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Unique Steel have?
Unique Steel 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 Unique Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Unique Steel are High Speed Access by Behr (a close digital match), Sleepy Hollow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Keepsakes by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Unique Steel'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 Unique Steel?
Unique Steel has a estimated lightness value of 59.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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