December Nights TB-36 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #839198, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Storm Cloud from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #839198 · TB-36
December Nights
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
December Nights Technical Profile
HEX Code#839198
RGB131, 145, 152
Estimated LRV27.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
Dark Storm Cloud
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#829096
Nearly identical
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#82939C
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#8095A0
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Colors That Work With December Nights
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Nights
#839198
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for December Nights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
December Nights 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
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December Nights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Nights have?
December Nights by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match December Nights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Nights are Dark Storm Cloud by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Chiswell Blue by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data), Feldspar by PPG (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting December Nights'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 December Nights?
December Nights has a estimated lightness value of 27.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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