Antique Sterling TB-33 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CBC9C2, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dolphin Fin from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBC9C2 · TB-33
Antique Sterling
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antique Sterling Technical Profile
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Antique Sterling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Sterling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAntique Sterling
Nearly identical
BehrDolphin Fin
Dolphin Fin
Behr
Nearly identical
Early Evening
PPG
Nearly identical
Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Repose Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nimbus
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Sterling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Sterling
#CBC9C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Sterling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Sterling 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 Antique Sterling.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Sterling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Sterling have?
Antique Sterling by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Antique Sterling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Sterling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Sterling are Dolphin Fin by Behr (a near-identical match), Early Evening by PPG (a near-identical match), Cloud Cover by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique Sterling'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 Antique Sterling?
Antique Sterling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Sterling's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.