Water Oasis RF180-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #74B1B8, estimated 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.
Kilz · #74B1B8 · RF180-02
Water Oasis
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Water Oasis Technical Profile
HEX Code#74B1B8
RGB116, 177, 184
Estimated LRV38.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Water Oasis
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Water Oasis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Oasis are Dolphin Blue by Behr (a close digital match), Sea of Turquoise by PPG (a close digital match), Waterscape by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Water Oasis's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.