Water Tower QE-59 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #948E89, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chalk Suede from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #948E89 · QE-59
Water Tower
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Water Tower Technical Profile
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Water Tower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Tower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWater Tower
Nearly identical
KilzChalk Suede
Chalk Suede
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castle Wall Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Warbler
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dovetail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Tower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Tower
#948E89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Tower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Tower 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 Behr Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Water Tower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Tower have?
Water Tower by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Water Tower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Tower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Tower are Chalk Suede by Kilz (a near-identical match), Enchanted by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tabby Cat Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water Tower'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 Water Tower?
Water Tower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Water Tower's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.