Soft Steel RL110 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #ACACAC, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wright Soft Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACACAC · RL110
Soft Steel
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Steel Technical Profile
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Soft Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSoft Steel
Nearly identical
PPGWright Soft Grey
Wright Soft Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Industrial Age
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Pebble
Behr
Nearly identical
Tin Man
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tin Man
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stormy Monday
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Metropolis
Valspar
Very similar
Ironed Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gris
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Steel
#ACACAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Steel 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 Soft Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Steel have?
Soft Steel 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 Soft Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Steel are Wright Soft Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Flagstone by PPG (a near-identical match), Industrial Age by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Steel'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 Soft Steel?
Soft Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.3, 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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Why Soft Steel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.