Sophistication LK170 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C7BBAD, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Master Manuel from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #C7BBAD · LK170
Sophistication
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sophistication Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7BBAD
RGB199, 187, 173
Estimated LRV50.7
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 Familybeige
BrandKilz
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Master Manuel
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#C7BBAD
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#C7BCAE
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Farrow & Ball
#C6BAAA
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Hampshire Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#CBBEB0
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Valspar
#C3B8AC
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Ashen
PPG
#C9BFB2
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Shiitake
Sherwin-Williams
#C8BCAB
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Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
#C8BDB2
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Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
#C7BEB2
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Mortar and Pestle
Dutch Boy
#C1B6AB
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Colors That Work With Sophistication
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sophistication
#C7BBAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sophistication
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sophistication 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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Sophistication — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sophistication have?
Sophistication by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Sophistication from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sophistication are Master Manuel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Barley Field by Behr (a close digital match), Creamy Mushroom by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sophistication'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 Sophistication?
Sophistication has a estimated lightness value of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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