Beach Water RE150-01 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A5BAC1, estimated 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.
Kilz · #A5BAC1 · RE150-01
Beach Water
47%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Beach Water Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5BAC1
RGB165, 186, 193
Estimated LRV47.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandKilz
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#A2B9C1
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#A4B7BD
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#AABCC2
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#A0B9C2
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Colors That Work With Beach Water
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Beach Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beach Water are Soft Shore by Valspar (a close digital match), Languid Blue by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Tempest Wind by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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