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Ref. #3D6C77 · RE280-02

Wharf Blue

13%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Wharf Blue RE280-02 is a blue paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #3D6C77, LRV 13 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coat of Arms from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wharf Blue Technical Profile

HEX Code#3D6C77
RGB61, 108, 119
LRV13.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyblue
BrandKilz

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Wharf Blue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Wharf Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzWharf Blue
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Night Scape

Valspar

Nearly identical

Distance

Behr

Nearly identical

Water Blue

RAL

Very similar

Silken Peacock

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Azalea Leaf

PPG

Very similar

Caribbean Dream

Vista Paint

Very similar

Ocean Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

San Gabriel Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Bold Bolection

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dream .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Vardo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wharf Blue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wharf Blue

#3D6C77

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5C6B8B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wharf Blue

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wharf Blue

Complement

Sweet Spiceberry

Wharf Blue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Cool Fog

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peaking Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

White Barn

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Scorching Hot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Wharf Blue.

Tempest

Kilz · RE290-01

#3A6C73

Wild River

Kilz · RE100-02

#3D6775

Harborside

Kilz · RD120-02

#36637D

Overcast Day

Kilz · RF290-02

#45676C

Teal Green

Kilz · RG100-01

#36746C

Night Train

Kilz · RE110-02

#477382

More blue colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Hot Sauna

Hirshfield's · 1271

#3F3F75

Slumber

Valspar · 4007-9C

#98C8EA

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Wharf Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wharf Blue have?
Wharf Blue 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 Wharf Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wharf Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wharf Blue are Coat of Arms by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Night Scape by Valspar (a near-identical match), Distance by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wharf Blue'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 Wharf Blue?
Wharf Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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