Sooty by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #6A6B6B · RM160

Sooty

15%LRV Value
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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.

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Sooty Technical Profile

HEX Code#6A6B6B
RGB106, 107, 107
LRV14.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandKilz

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Overcoat

Complement

Graphite Sketches

Sooty Room Palettes

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

Walls

Cool Fog

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peaking Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Cavern

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Atomic Red

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Sooty.

Old Key

Kilz · RL260

#696D6B

Graphic Gray

Kilz · RM180

#6B6866

Murky Depths

Kilz · RM140

#5F676C

Acoustic Brown

Kilz · TB-29

#766B69

Underground

Kilz · RM170

#69655F

Royal Ivy

Kilz · TB-79

#70705F

More gray colors from other brands

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

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

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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