Sooty RM160 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #6A6B6B, 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.
Ref. #6A6B6B · RM160
Sooty
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sooty Technical Profile
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Sooty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sooty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSooty
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBoat Anchor
Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Liberty Bell Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Overcoat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grey Tabby
PPG
Nearly identical
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
Very similar
High-Speed Steel
Valspar
Very similar
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sooty
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
Pure 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
Other Kilz colors close to Sooty.
More gray colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sooty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sooty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sooty are Boat Anchor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Liberty Bell Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Imperial Gray by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sooty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.