Ref. #685860 · RA100-01
Roasted Beet
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Roasted Beet Technical Profile
What color is Roasted Beet? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #685860. Colors similar to Roasted Beet include Valspar Sweet Currant, Benjamin Moore Cabernet, Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum. Roasted Beet has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Roasted Beet creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Roasted Beet pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Roasted Beet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Beet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Beet
#685860
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#926161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Beet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted Beet 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 Roasted Beet.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Beet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Beet have?
Roasted Beet by Kilz has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Roasted Beet from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Currant by Valspar (#66575D), Cabernet by Benjamin Moore (#6C5B65), Expressive Plum by Sherwin-Williams (#695C62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Roasted Beet?
Roasted Beet has an LRV of 10.8, 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 Roasted Beet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.