Culinary Herbs RG280-01 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #5A6C5F, LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Holiday Wreath from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A6C5F · RG280-01
Culinary Herbs
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Culinary Herbs Technical Profile
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Culinary Herbs in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Culinary Herbs in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCulinary Herbs
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHoliday Wreath
Holiday Wreath
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windrock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hazelwood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bonsai Trunk
Behr
Very similar
Preserved Moss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Billiard Room
Valspar
Very similar
Logan Lake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Basil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Obligation
PPG
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Culinary Herbs
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Culinary Herbs
#5A6C5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#64958A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Culinary Herbs
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Culinary Herbs 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Culinary Herbs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Culinary Herbs have?
Culinary Herbs by Kilz has a cool (green) 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 Culinary Herbs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Culinary Herbs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Culinary Herbs are Holiday Wreath by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Windrock by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Hazelwood by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Culinary Herbs'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 Culinary Herbs?
Culinary Herbs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.7, 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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Why Culinary Herbs's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.