Glacial Waters RF180-01 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8EC7CB, LRV 51 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bermuda Bay from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8EC7CB · RF180-01
Glacial Waters
51%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Glacial Waters Technical Profile
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Glacial Waters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glacial Waters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzGlacial Waters
Nearly identical
PPGBermuda Bay
Bermuda Bay
PPG
Nearly identical
Coastal View
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Playful Pool
Valspar
Nearly identical
Newport Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Pool Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gentle Aquamarine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Winter Chill
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Waving Waters
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Green
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glacial Waters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glacial Waters
#8EC7CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8296B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glacial Waters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glacial Waters 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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Glacial Waters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glacial Waters have?
Glacial Waters 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 Glacial Waters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glacial Waters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glacial Waters are Bermuda Bay by PPG (a near-identical match), Coastal View by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Playful Pool by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glacial Waters'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 Glacial Waters?
Glacial Waters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Glacial Waters's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.