Dusty Road LK160 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9BBA7, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo Beach from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #C9BBA7 · LK160
Dusty Road
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Road Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9BBA7
RGB201, 187, 167
Estimated LRV50.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandKilz
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#CABCA8
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#C7BAA6
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PPG
#C7B8A4
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Matrix
Behr
#CABDAB
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Downing Sand
Sherwin-Williams
#CBBCA5
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Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
#CCBEAC
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
#C9BDA8
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Crumcake
Dutch Boy
#CDBDAA
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Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
#C9BEAB
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Colors That Work With Dusty Road
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Road
#C9BBA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty Road 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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Dusty Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Road have?
Dusty Road by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Dusty Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Road are Bamboo Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Moth Wing by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Freshly Baked by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusty Road'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 Dusty Road?
Dusty Road has a estimated lightness value of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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