Ref. #C8C6C2 · RK130
Boardwalk
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Boardwalk Technical Profile
What color is Boardwalk? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #C8C6C2. Colors similar to Boardwalk include Behr Silver Sateen, Behr Silver City, Vista Paint Silver Queen. Boardwalk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Boardwalk sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Silver Sateen
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Queen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fortitude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stonington Gray
MPC
Nearly identical
Place Of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Chain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boardwalk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boardwalk
#C8C6C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boardwalk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boardwalk 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 Boardwalk.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boardwalk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boardwalk have?
Boardwalk by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Boardwalk from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Sateen by Behr (#C7C5C1), Silver City by Behr (#C6C4C0), Silver Queen by Vista Paint (#CAC8C4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Boardwalk?
Boardwalk has an LRV of 56.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boardwalk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.