Beach Water RE150-01 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A5BAC1, LRV 47 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Shore from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5BAC1 · RE150-01
Beach Water
47%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Beach Water Technical Profile
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Beach Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beach Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBeach Water
Nearly identical
ValsparSoft Shore
Soft Shore
Valspar
Nearly identical
Languid Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tempest Wind
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gray Timber Wolf
Behr
Nearly identical
Exhale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Key Largo Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Exotic Port
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frozen Tundra
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beach Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beach Water
#A5BAC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beach Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beach Water 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beach Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beach Water have?
Beach Water by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Beach Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beach Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach Water are Soft Shore by Valspar (a near-identical match), Languid Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tempest Wind by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beach Water'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 Beach Water?
Beach Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beach Water's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.