Dusty Road LK160 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9BBA7, 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.
Ref. #C9BBA7 · LK160
Dusty Road
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Road Technical Profile
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Dusty Road in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty Road in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzDusty Road
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBamboo Beach
Bamboo Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Freshly Baked
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Suede
PPG
Nearly identical
Matrix
Behr
Nearly identical
Downing Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Road
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Dusty Road.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Road in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Road are Bamboo Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Moth Wing by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Freshly Baked by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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