Soft Steel RL110 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #ACACAC, estimated 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.
Kilz · #ACACAC · RL110
Soft Steel
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Steel Technical Profile
HEX Code#ACACAC
RGB172, 172, 172
Estimated LRV41.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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#AFADAD
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Stormy Monday
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#AFACAB
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Colors That Work With Soft Steel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Steel are Wright Soft Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Flagstone by PPG (a close digital match), Industrial Age by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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