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Ref. #AEACA3 · RK230

Simply Neutral

41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Simply Neutral RK230 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #AEACA3, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cape May Cobblestone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Simply Neutral Technical Profile

HEX Code#AEACA3
RGB174, 172, 163
LRV41.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandKilz

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Simply Neutral in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Simply Neutral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzSimply Neutral
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCape May Cobblestone

Cape May Cobblestone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Skipping Stone Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Downtown Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Heart of Stone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Ashford

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pussywillow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Coastal Jetty

Valspar

Very similar

Drifting Sand

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Shark Fin

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Simply Neutral

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Simply Neutral

#AEACA3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Simply Neutral

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Platinum Gray

Complement

New Hope Gray

Simply Neutral Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Anchorage Jacket

Pop

Golden Sunrise

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Culinary Herbs

Pop

Belladona

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Overcast Day

Pop

Azurite

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Simply Neutral.

Meadow Mauve

Kilz · TB-26

#B2A59F

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Driftwood Gray

Kilz · LK100

#B6B0A6

Fawn Doe

Kilz · TB-24

#B5A89C

Disco Ball

Kilz · RB250-01

#A9A5AA

Simply Taupe

Kilz · LA200-02

#B8A7A2

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Charming Violet

Hirshfield's · 1221

#8C7281

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Simply Neutral — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Simply Neutral have?
Simply Neutral by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Simply Neutral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Simply Neutral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Neutral are Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Skipping Stone Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Downtown Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Simply Neutral'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 Simply Neutral?
Simply Neutral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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