Acoustic Brown TB-29 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #766B69, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bradford Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #766B69 · TB-29
Acoustic Brown
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Acoustic Brown Technical Profile
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Acoustic Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Acoustic Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAcoustic Brown
Nearly identical
BehrBradford Brown
Bradford Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Eagle Eye
PPG
Very similar
Emu
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hickory Cliff
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Embarked
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emu
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grapy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kasbah
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Roaming Pony
Valspar
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Acoustic Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acoustic Brown
#766B69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19071
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acoustic Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acoustic Brown 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 Acoustic Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Acoustic Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acoustic Brown have?
Acoustic Brown by Kilz has a warm (pink) 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 Acoustic Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acoustic Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acoustic Brown are Bradford Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Eagle Eye by PPG (a very close match), Emu by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Acoustic Brown'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 Acoustic Brown?
Acoustic Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Acoustic Brown's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.