Sooty RM160 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #6A6B6B, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boat Anchor from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #6A6B6B · RM160
Sooty
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sooty Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A6B6B
RGB106, 107, 107
Estimated LRV14.6
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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Compare alternatives to Sooty
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
#6C6B6A
Close digital match
Liberty Bell Gray
Behr
#696B6D
Close digital match
Overcoat
Benjamin Moore
#6A6968
Close digital match
Grey Tabby
PPG
#6C6B6C
Close digital match
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
#6E6F6D
Close digital match
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
#6D7070
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High-Speed Steel
Valspar
#6B6E71
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Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
#636869
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Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
#656A6E
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Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
#626664
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Quartz Grey
RAL
#6C6960
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Sooty
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sooty
#6A6B6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B849D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sooty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sooty 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sooty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sooty have?
Sooty 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 Sooty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sooty are Boat Anchor by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Liberty Bell Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Imperial Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sooty'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 Sooty?
Sooty has a estimated lightness value of 14.6, 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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