Kick the Can DEGR72 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #979995, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earl Grey from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #979995 · DEGR72
Kick the Can
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Kick the Can Technical Profile
HEX Code#979995
RGB151, 153, 149
Estimated LRV31.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Kick the Can
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kick the Can
#979995
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kick the Can
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kick the Can Room Palettes
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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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Kick the Can — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kick the Can have?
Kick the Can by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Kick the Can from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kick the Can are Earl Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rainstorm by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tin Lizzie by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Kick the Can'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 Kick the Can?
Kick the Can has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, 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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