Wide Awake RE270-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4791A1, estimated LRV 24 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Teal Bayou from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #4791A1 · RE270-02
Wide Awake
24%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Wide Awake Technical Profile
HEX Code#4791A1
RGB71, 145, 161
Estimated LRV24.2
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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 → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
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Colors That Work With Wide Awake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wide Awake
#4791A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7384A8
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wide Awake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wide Awake 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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Wide Awake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wide Awake have?
Wide Awake by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Wide Awake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wide Awake are Teal Bayou by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Dark Westwind Blue by PPG (nearly identical in our digital data), Aqua Dance by Valspar (very similar in our digital data) — the best options for getting Wide Awake'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 Wide Awake?
Wide Awake has a estimated lightness value of 24.2, 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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Why Wide Awake's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.