Brown Rice RJ260 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D1CEC9, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Chill from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CEC9 · RJ260
Brown Rice
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Rice Technical Profile
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Brown Rice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Rice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBrown Rice
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBig Chill
Big Chill
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Allegheny River
PPG
Nearly identical
Gazebo Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Barren Plain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Filtered Shade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Santo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Rice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Rice
#D1CEC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Rice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Rice 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 Brown Rice.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Rice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Rice have?
Brown Rice 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 Brown Rice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Rice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Rice are Big Chill by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Touch of Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silvered Fog by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Rice'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 Brown Rice?
Brown Rice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.9, 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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