Greyswood TB-16 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A49D8F, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rushing River from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A49D8F · TB-16
Greyswood
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Greyswood Technical Profile
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Greyswood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Greyswood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzGreyswood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRushing River
Rushing River
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wood Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chic Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wood Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Briarwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Driftwood Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Aspen Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Greyswood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greyswood
#A49D8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greyswood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greyswood 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 Greyswood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Greyswood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greyswood have?
Greyswood by Kilz has a neutral 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 Greyswood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Greyswood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greyswood are Rushing River by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chic Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Greyswood'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 Greyswood?
Greyswood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Greyswood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.