Ref. #70757A · TB-37
Old Lamppost
18%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Old Lamppost Technical Profile
What color is Old Lamppost? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #70757A. Colors similar to Old Lamppost include Benjamin Moore Gray Shower, PPG Favorite Flannel, PPG Improbable. Old Lamppost has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Old Lamppost creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Old Lamppost pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Old Lamppost
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gray Shower
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Favorite Flannel
PPG
Nearly identical
Before the Storm
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crucible
Valspar
Nearly identical
Battleship Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antique Tin
Behr
Nearly identical
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Lamppost
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Lamppost
#70757A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7878A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Lamppost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Lamppost 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 Old Lamppost.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Lamppost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Lamppost have?
Old Lamppost by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Old Lamppost from other brands?
The closest matches are Gray Shower by Benjamin Moore (#6E7479), Favorite Flannel by PPG (#70777E), Improbable by PPG (#6E7376). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Old Lamppost?
Old Lamppost has an LRV of 17.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old Lamppost's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.