Ref. #A89E93 · TB-17
Art Museum
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Art Museum Technical Profile
What color is Art Museum? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #A89E93. Colors similar to Art Museum include Hirshfield's Drifting Sand, PPG Simmering Smoke, Behr Abbey Stone. Art Museum has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Art Museum depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Art Museum pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Art Museum
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simmering Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Abbey Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ashley Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Proseco Gold Standard
MPC
Nearly identical
Pewter Tankard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Art Museum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Art Museum
#A89E93
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Art Museum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Art Museum 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 Art Museum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Art Museum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Art Museum have?
Art Museum by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Art Museum from other brands?
The closest matches are Drifting Sand by Hirshfield's (#A89F93), Simmering Smoke by PPG (#A99F96), Abbey Stone by Behr (#ABA096). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Art Museum?
Art Museum has an LRV of 34.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Art Museum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.