Kettle Black RE120-02 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #47535C, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soothing Sapphire from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #47535C · RE120-02
Kettle Black
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kettle Black Technical Profile
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Kettle Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kettle Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzKettle Black
Nearly identical
PPGSoothing Sapphire
Soothing Sapphire
PPG
Nearly identical
Vermont Slate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Evening Storm
Behr
Nearly identical
Vermont Slate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plot Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nightfall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Brush Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Onyx Shade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sea Serpent
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kettle Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kettle Black
#47535C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#565980
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kettle Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kettle Black 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 Kettle Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kettle Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kettle Black have?
Kettle Black 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 Kettle Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kettle Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kettle Black are Soothing Sapphire by PPG (a near-identical match), Krimson Lake Blue by PPG (a near-identical match), Vermont Slate by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kettle Black'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 Kettle Black?
Kettle Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.3, 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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Why Kettle Black's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.