Water Oasis RF180-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #74B1B8, LRV 39 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dolphin Blue from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74B1B8 · RF180-02
Water Oasis
39%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Water Oasis Technical Profile
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Water Oasis in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Water Oasis in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzWater Oasis
Nearly identical
BehrDolphin Blue
Dolphin Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Sea of Turquoise
PPG
Nearly identical
Turquoise Trick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seaside Resort
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Well Water
Valspar
Very similar
Watson Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wet Surfboard
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reflecting Pool
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Turquoise
RAL
Very similar
Stillwater
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Lobster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dream .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Water Oasis
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Oasis
#74B1B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8595AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Oasis
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Oasis 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 Water Oasis.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Water Oasis — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Oasis have?
Water Oasis 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 Water Oasis in your own space before committing.
What colors match Water Oasis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Oasis are Dolphin Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Sea of Turquoise by PPG (a near-identical match), Waterscape by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Water Oasis'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 Water Oasis?
Water Oasis has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.6, 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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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 Water Oasis's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.