Kittiwake 307 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #98ACBA, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Splash from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #98ACBA · 307
Kittiwake
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Kittiwake Technical Profile
HEX Code#98ACBA
RGB152, 172, 186
Estimated LRV39.7
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 Familyneutral
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Kittiwake
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Water Splash
Kilz
#9AAEBD
Close digital match
Heather Gray
Behr
#95A9B8
Close digital match
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
#98A9B7
Close digital match
Chicago Skyline
Hirshfield's
#96ADBA
Close digital match
Chicago Skyline
Vista Paint
#96ADBA
Close digital match
Harper's Blue
PPG
#9CB1BF
Close digital match
Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore
#9DAEB8
Close digital match
Silver Fox
Valspar
#93A6B1
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Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9DACB5
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Fogged in
Dutch Boy
#A0AEB7
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Colors That Work With Kittiwake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kittiwake
#98ACBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kittiwake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kittiwake 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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Kittiwake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kittiwake have?
Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Kittiwake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kittiwake are Water Splash by Kilz (a close digital match), Heather Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Rainy Sidewalk by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Kittiwake'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 Kittiwake?
Kittiwake has a estimated lightness value of 39.7, 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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