Art Museum TB-17 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A89E93, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifting Sand from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A89E93 · TB-17
Art Museum
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Art Museum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Art Museum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzArt Museum
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDrifting Sand
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Simmering Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Abbey Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Shenandoah
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Country Rubble Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pewter Tankard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Drifted Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
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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
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Art Museum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Art Museum have?
Art Museum by Kilz has a neutral 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 Art Museum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Art Museum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Art Museum are Drifting Sand by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Simmering Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match), Abbey Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Art Museum'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 Art Museum?
Art Museum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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