Cattail LM130 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #594B49, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Molasses from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #594B49 · LM130
Cattail
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cattail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cattail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCattail
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMolasses
Molasses
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabin In The Woods
Behr
Nearly identical
Incense Stick
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Virginia Soil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cattail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cattail
#594B49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807055
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cattail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cattail 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 Cattail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cattail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cattail have?
Cattail 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 Cattail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cattail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cattail are Molasses by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cabin In The Woods by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cattail'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 Cattail?
Cattail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, 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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