Royal Ivy TB-79 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #70705F, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Organic from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #70705F · TB-79
Royal Ivy
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Royal Ivy Technical Profile
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Royal Ivy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Ivy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzRoyal Ivy
Nearly identical
PPGOrganic
Organic
PPG
Nearly identical
Sage Green Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
River God
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shutters
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
River God
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hammlet Hill
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cosmopolitan Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Conifer Green
Behr
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Ivy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Ivy
#70705F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#819A68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Ivy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Ivy 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 Royal Ivy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Ivy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Ivy have?
Royal Ivy 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 Royal Ivy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Ivy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Ivy are Organic by PPG (a near-identical match), Sage Green Light by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), River God by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal Ivy'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 Royal Ivy?
Royal Ivy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.9, 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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