Shark RL220 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #93959B, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lionfish from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #93959B · RL220
Shark
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Shark Technical Profile
HEX Code#93959B
RGB147, 149, 155
Estimated LRV30.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Lionfish
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#989AA0
Close digital match
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#97969A
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#909095
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#8C9195
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Colors That Work With Shark
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shark
#93959B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shark 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
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Shark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shark have?
Shark by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Shark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shark are Lionfish by Valspar (a close digital match), Formal Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Heather Field by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shark'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 Shark?
Shark has a estimated lightness value of 30.1, 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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