Windsurfer RC180-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A5C0DA, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blissful Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #A5C0DA · RC180-01
Windsurfer
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Windsurfer Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5C0DA
RGB165, 192, 218
Estimated LRV50.8
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Windsurfer
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blissful Blue
Vista Paint
#A4BFD9
Close digital match
Everlasting
PPG
#A1BED9
Close digital match
Bluette
Hirshfield's
#9EBED8
Close digital match
Breezy
Valspar
#A3C4E0
Close digital match
Ridge View
Behr
#A1BAD1
Close digital match
H2O
Benjamin Moore
#A2C0D6
Similar digital color
Afternoon Sky
Dunn-Edwards
#B0C6DF
Similar digital color
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
#ABBFD1
Similar digital color
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
#A1B8CA
Similar digital color
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
#97B3D0
Similar digital color
Dream .03
Colorhouse
#B4CBD9
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Windsurfer
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windsurfer
#A5C0DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F80B3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windsurfer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windsurfer 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 Windsurfer.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windsurfer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windsurfer have?
Windsurfer 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 Windsurfer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windsurfer are Blissful Blue by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Everlasting by PPG (a close digital match), Jordan'S Blue by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Windsurfer'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 Windsurfer?
Windsurfer has a estimated lightness value of 50.8, 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.
Explore More with Windsurfer
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 Windsurfer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.