Basic Teal RE100-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #277585, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Falls from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #277585 · RE100-01
Basic Teal
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Basic Teal Technical Profile
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Basic Teal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Basic Teal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBasic Teal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGreat Falls
Great Falls
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mammoth Mountain
Behr
Nearly identical
Ocean Soul
Valspar
Very similar
By the Bayou
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Adventure
PPG
Very similar
Water Blue
RAL
Very similar
Caribbean Blue Water
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Marine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wish Upon a Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vardo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basic Teal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basic Teal
#277585
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B6394
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basic Teal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basic Teal 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 Basic Teal.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Basic Teal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basic Teal have?
Basic Teal by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Basic Teal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basic Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basic Teal are Great Falls by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mammoth Mountain by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Soul by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Basic Teal'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 Basic Teal?
Basic Teal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Basic Teal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.