Licorice Rope RM220 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #454748, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graphite from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #454748 · RM220
Licorice Rope
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Licorice Rope Technical Profile
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Licorice Rope in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Licorice Rope in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzLicorice Rope
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGraphite
Graphite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Boudoir
Behr
Nearly identical
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Noir
Valspar
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Deep Onyx
PPG
Very similar
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Licorice Rope
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Licorice Rope
#454748
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D5373
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Licorice Rope
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Licorice Rope 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 Licorice Rope.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Licorice Rope — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Licorice Rope have?
Licorice Rope 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 Licorice Rope in your own space before committing.
What colors match Licorice Rope from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Licorice Rope are Graphite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Black Boudoir by Behr (a near-identical match), Midnight Oil by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Licorice Rope'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 Licorice Rope?
Licorice Rope has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Licorice Rope's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.