Windsurfer RC180-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A5C0DA, 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.
Ref. #A5C0DA · RC180-01
Windsurfer
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Windsurfer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Windsurfer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzWindsurfer
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBlissful Blue
Blissful Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Everlasting
PPG
Nearly identical
Bluette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Breezy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ridge View
Behr
Nearly identical
H2O
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Afternoon Sky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lovebird Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Celestial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windsurfer
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Windsurfer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windsurfer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windsurfer are Blissful Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Everlasting by PPG (a near-identical match), Jordan'S Blue by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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Why Windsurfer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.