Black Bread by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #4C4235 · LL100

Black Bread

6%LRV Value
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Black Bread LL100 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4C4235, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gondola from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Black Bread Technical Profile

HEX Code#4C4235
RGB76, 66, 53
LRV5.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandKilz

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Black Bread in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Black Bread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzBlack Bread
Nearly identical
ValsparGondola

Gondola

Valspar

Nearly identical

Café

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Deep Shadow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Deep Shadow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Earth Brown

PPG

Very similar

Enduring Bronze

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Deeply Rooted

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dried Leaf

Behr

Very similar

Yellow Olive

RAL

Very similar

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Mink

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Black Bread

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Black Bread

#4C4235

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6A6C48

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Black Bread

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Incense Stick

Complement

Old Mill

Black Bread Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ghost

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Nutmeg Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mystical Purple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Cavern

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Eyed Beauty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Black Bread.

Incense Stick

Kilz · LM100

#494237

Black Cherry

Kilz · LM110

#4D423C

Coffee Grounds

Kilz · LL110

#57463A

Dark Sky

Kilz · RM250

#464541

Burnt Clay

Kilz · LM120

#58423F

Binoculars

Kilz · TB-20

#504A43

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Honey Graham

PPG · 1069-5

#BC886A

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Welcome Home

Hirshfield's · 0325

#907C51

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Bean Pot

Hirshfield's · H0127

#8B6B51

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-77

#A4937D

Black Bread — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Black Bread have?
Black Bread by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Bread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Bread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Bread are Gondola by Valspar (a near-identical match), Café by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Otter Brown by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Bread'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 Black Bread?
Black Bread has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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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