December Nights TB-36 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #7C878E, LRV 24 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Ridge from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C878E · TB-36
December Nights
24%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
December Nights Technical Profile
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December Nights in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to December Nights in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzDecember Nights
Nearly identical
PPGSlate Ridge
Slate Ridge
PPG
Nearly identical
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Academy Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Forever Denim
Behr
Very similar
London Road
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Felted Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Age
Vista Paint
Very similar
Englewood Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mica Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With December Nights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Nights
#7C878E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to December Nights.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
December Nights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Nights have?
December Nights by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 December Nights in your own space before committing.
What colors match December Nights from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Nights are Slate Ridge by PPG (a near-identical match), Squirrel Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Storm Cloud by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why December Nights's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.