Ref. #477188 · RD100-01
Marine Bay
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Marine Bay Technical Profile
What color is Marine Bay? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #477188. Colors similar to Marine Bay include Valspar Photogenic, Sherwin-Williams Down Pour, MPC Blue Truth. Marine Bay has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Marine Bay creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Marine Bay
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marine Bay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marine Bay
#477188
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#686F9A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marine Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marine Bay 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
Other Kilz colors close to Marine Bay.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marine Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marine Bay have?
Marine Bay by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Marine Bay from other brands?
The closest matches are Photogenic by Valspar (#447087), Down Pour by Sherwin-Williams (#43718B), Blue Truth by MPC (#4C7286). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marine Bay?
Marine Bay has an LRV of 14.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Marine Bay's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.