Water Tower QE-59 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #948E89, estimated 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.
Behr · #948E89 · QE-59
Water Tower
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Water Tower Technical Profile
HEX Code#948E89
RGB148, 142, 137
Estimated LRV27.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Water Tower
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Tower
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Tower Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Water Tower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Tower are Chalk Suede by Kilz (a close digital match), Enchanted by Kilz (a close digital match), Tabby Cat Gray by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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