Boardwalk RK130 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C8C6C2, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Sateen from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8C6C2 · RK130
Boardwalk
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Boardwalk Technical Profile
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Boardwalk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boardwalk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBoardwalk
Nearly identical
BehrSilver Sateen
Silver Sateen
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Queen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fortitude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Band
PPG
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Harbor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boardwalk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boardwalk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boardwalk are Silver Sateen by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Queen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver City by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Boardwalk'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 Boardwalk?
Boardwalk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boardwalk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.