Kittiwake 307 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #98ACBA, 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.
Ref. #98ACBA · 307
Kittiwake
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kittiwake Technical Profile
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Kittiwake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kittiwake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallKittiwake
Nearly identical
KilzWater Splash
Water Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heather Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chicago Skyline
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chicago Skyline
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harper's Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Valspar
Very similar
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kittiwake
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Kittiwake.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kittiwake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kittiwake have?
Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kittiwake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kittiwake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kittiwake are Water Splash by Kilz (a near-identical match), Heather Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Rainy Sidewalk by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Kittiwake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.