American Pine TB-69 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #495748, LRV 9 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Bamboo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #495748 · TB-69
American Pine
9%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
American Pine Technical Profile
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American Pine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to American Pine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAmerican Pine
Nearly identical
BehrBlack Bamboo
Black Bamboo
Behr
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greener Pastures
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vogue Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chimichurri
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Pine Forest
PPG
Very similar
Jade Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Jolly Holly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With American Pine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
American Pine
#495748
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#547E66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for American Pine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
American Pine 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 American Pine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
American Pine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does American Pine have?
American Pine by Kilz has a cool (green) 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 American Pine in your own space before committing.
What colors match American Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to American Pine are Black Bamboo by Behr (a near-identical match), Pleasant Hill by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pleasant Hill by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting American Pine'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 American Pine?
American Pine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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 American Pine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.