American Pine TB-69 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #495748, estimated 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.
Kilz · #495748 · TB-69
American Pine
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
American Pine Technical Profile
HEX Code#495748
RGB73, 87, 72
Estimated LRV8.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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#4C594B
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#4D5A4C
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#495A4C
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#4B5645
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Colors That Work With American Pine
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for American Pine
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
American Pine 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match American Pine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to American Pine are Black Bamboo by Behr (a close digital match), Pleasant Hill by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pleasant Hill by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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