Bitter Arugula RG270-02 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #6A886F, LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Green from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A886F · RG270-02
Bitter Arugula
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bitter Arugula Technical Profile
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Bitter Arugula in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bitter Arugula in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBitter Arugula
Nearly identical
ValsparPine Green
Pine Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
English Holly
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fairmont Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Awning Stripe Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Inland
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Boreal
Behr
Very similar
Woodland Sage
Vista Paint
Very similar
Garden Fresh
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bitter Arugula
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bitter Arugula
#6A886F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7DA89A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bitter Arugula
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bitter Arugula 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 Bitter Arugula.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bitter Arugula — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bitter Arugula have?
Bitter Arugula 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 Bitter Arugula in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bitter Arugula from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bitter Arugula are Pine Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), English Holly by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fairmont Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bitter Arugula'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 Bitter Arugula?
Bitter Arugula has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.8, 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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Why Bitter Arugula's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.