Brushed Metal TB-32 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CCCDCE, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chicago Fog from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCCDCE · TB-32
Brushed Metal
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brushed Metal Technical Profile
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Brushed Metal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brushed Metal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBrushed Metal
Nearly identical
BehrChicago Fog
Chicago Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Cloud Computing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gray Morn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Nearly identical
Sidewalk Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cool Elegance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silvery Moonlight
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brushed Metal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brushed Metal
#CCCDCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brushed Metal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brushed Metal 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 Brushed Metal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brushed Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brushed Metal have?
Brushed Metal 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 Brushed Metal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brushed Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brushed Metal are Chicago Fog by Behr (a near-identical match), Cloud Computing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cool Elegance by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brushed Metal'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 Brushed Metal?
Brushed Metal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, 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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Why Brushed Metal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.