Motor Gray TB-38 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #545658, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Muskeg Grey from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #545658 · TB-38
Motor Gray
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Motor Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#545658
RGB84, 86, 88
Estimated LRV9.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Muskeg Grey
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#545659
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Maximum Gray
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#555657
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Dark and Stormy
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#535556
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Deep Space
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#53575B
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Hopper Head
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#505456
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#585A5D
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Zombie
PPG
#595A5C
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Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
#585858
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Charcoal Shadow
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Colors That Work With Motor Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Motor Gray
#545658
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#595986
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Motor Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Motor Gray Room Palettes
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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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Motor Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Motor Gray have?
Motor Gray 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 Motor Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Motor Gray are Muskeg Grey by Valspar (a close digital match), Maximum Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Dark and Stormy by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Motor Gray'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 Motor Gray?
Motor Gray has a estimated lightness value of 9.2, 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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