Basic Teal RE100-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #277585, estimated 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.
Kilz · #277585 · RE100-01
Basic Teal
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Basic Teal Technical Profile
HEX Code#277585
RGB39, 117, 133
Estimated LRV14.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Basic Teal
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Basic Teal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basic Teal are Great Falls by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mammoth Mountain by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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