Historic Monument RK260 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A39B96, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wind in the Willows from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A39B96 · RK260
Historic Monument
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Historic Monument Technical Profile
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Historic Monument in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Historic Monument in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzHistoric Monument
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWind in the Willows
Wind in the Willows
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mauve Melody
Behr
Nearly identical
Polished Concrete
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Monterey Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Bleached Shadow
Valspar
Very similar
Escarpment
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Very similar
Padlock Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jet Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Historic Monument
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Historic Monument
#A39B96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Historic Monument
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Historic Monument 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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Historic Monument — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Historic Monument have?
Historic Monument by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Historic Monument in your own space before committing.
What colors match Historic Monument from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Historic Monument are Wind in the Willows by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mauve Melody by Behr (a near-identical match), Polished Concrete by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Historic Monument'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 Historic Monument?
Historic Monument has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.4, 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 Historic Monument's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.