Hitching Post LM200 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #796D61, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffee Grinds from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #796D61 · LM200
Hitching Post
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hitching Post Technical Profile
HEX Code#796D61
RGB121, 109, 97
Estimated LRV15.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Coffee Grinds
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#7A6E63
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Exposed
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#786D60
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Groundbreaking
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#786C5E
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Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
#796F62
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#746A5E
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#7D7061
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Colors That Work With Hitching Post
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hitching Post
#796D61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F9F6E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hitching Post
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hitching Post 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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Hitching Post — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hitching Post have?
Hitching Post by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Hitching Post from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hitching Post are Coffee Grinds by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Exposed by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Groundbreaking by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hitching Post'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 Hitching Post?
Hitching Post has a estimated lightness value of 15.9, 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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