Krimson Lake Blue 90BG 08/075 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #45515B, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kettle Black from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #45515B · 90BG 08/075
Krimson Lake Blue
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Krimson Lake Blue Technical Profile
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Krimson Lake Blue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Krimson Lake Blue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGKrimson Lake Blue
Nearly identical
KilzKettle Black
Kettle Black
Kilz
Nearly identical
Evening Storm
Behr
Nearly identical
Fly-by-Night Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nightfall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vermont Slate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vermont Slate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Note
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sea Serpent
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Navigation
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Krimson Lake Blue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Krimson Lake Blue
#45515B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#54567F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Krimson Lake Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Krimson Lake Blue 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Krimson Lake Blue.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Krimson Lake Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Krimson Lake Blue have?
Krimson Lake Blue by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Krimson Lake Blue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Krimson Lake Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Krimson Lake Blue are Kettle Black by Kilz (a near-identical match), Evening Storm by Behr (a near-identical match), Fly-by-Night Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Krimson Lake 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 Krimson Lake Blue?
Krimson Lake Blue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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