Vintage Aqua RG180-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B7DFDB, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minerva from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7DFDB · RG180-02
Vintage Aqua
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Aqua Technical Profile
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Vintage Aqua in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vintage Aqua in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzVintage Aqua
Nearly identical
PPGMinerva
Minerva
PPG
Nearly identical
Nature’s Theme
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Outerspace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dream .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Summer Festival
Behr
Nearly identical
Maritime Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Waterfall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mystic Sea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tame Teal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hint of Turquoise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vintage Aqua
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Aqua
#B7DFDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#819EB1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Aqua
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage Aqua 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 Vintage Aqua.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vintage Aqua — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Aqua have?
Vintage Aqua by Kilz has a neutral 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 Vintage Aqua in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vintage Aqua from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Aqua are Minerva by PPG (a near-identical match), Nature’s Theme by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Outerspace by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vintage Aqua'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 Vintage Aqua?
Vintage Aqua has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, 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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