Ref. #5A6C5F · RG280-01
Culinary Herbs
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Culinary Herbs Technical Profile
What color is Culinary Herbs? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #5A6C5F. Colors similar to Culinary Herbs include Benjamin Moore Holiday Wreath, MPC Amana Green, Dunn-Edwards Windrock. Culinary Herbs has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Culinary Herbs creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Culinary Herbs pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Culinary Herbs
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Kilz colors close to Culinary Herbs.
More gray colors from other brands
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Culinary Herbs from other brands?
The closest matches are Holiday Wreath by Benjamin Moore (#5C6B5C), Amana Green by MPC (#5D6F64), Windrock by Dunn-Edwards (#5E6C62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Culinary Herbs?
Culinary Herbs has an LRV of 13.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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