Incense Stick LM100 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #494237, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #494237 · LM100
Incense Stick
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Incense Stick Technical Profile
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Incense Stick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Incense Stick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzIncense Stick
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDeep Shadow
Deep Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Philosophically Speaking
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gondola
Valspar
Very similar
Charcoal Brick
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sealskin
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dried Leaf
Behr
Very similar
Southern Vine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yellow Olive
RAL
Very similar
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Incense Stick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Incense Stick
#494237
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#676B48
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Incense Stick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Incense Stick 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 Incense Stick.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Incense Stick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Incense Stick have?
Incense Stick 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 Incense Stick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Incense Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Incense Stick are Deep Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bravo Brown by Vista Paint (a very close match), Philosophically Speaking by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Incense Stick'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 Incense Stick?
Incense Stick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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