Fathoms Below RE290-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #3F5A5F, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Otter Creek from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3F5A5F · RE290-02
Fathoms Below
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Fathoms Below Technical Profile
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Fathoms Below in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fathoms Below in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzFathoms Below
Nearly identical
BehrOtter Creek
Otter Creek
Behr
Nearly identical
Olympus Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Volute
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mallard Trek Turquoise
PPG
Very similar
Blue Tapestry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Long Water
Valspar
Very similar
Still Water
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprucey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Volute
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Basalt Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fathoms Below
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fathoms Below
#3F5A5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#54627D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fathoms Below
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fathoms Below 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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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fathoms Below — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fathoms Below have?
Fathoms Below 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 Fathoms Below in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fathoms Below from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fathoms Below are Otter Creek by Behr (a near-identical match), Olympus Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Volute by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fathoms Below'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 Fathoms Below?
Fathoms Below has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.2, 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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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 Fathoms Below's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.