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Ref. #DAD2C7 · LK210

Starched Linen

65%LRV Value
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Starched Linen LK210 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DAD2C7, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Taupe of the Morning from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Starched Linen Technical Profile

HEX Code#DAD2C7
RGB218, 210, 199
LRV65.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandKilz

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Starched Linen in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Starched Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzStarched Linen
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTaupe of the Morning

Taupe of the Morning

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Windrush

Behr

Nearly identical

Mossy Shade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gray Beige

PPG

Nearly identical

Mossy Shade

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Warmed Silver

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Skimming Stone

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Clay Angel

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bone China

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Fine Grain

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Starched Linen

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Starched Linen

#DAD2C7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Starched Linen

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Papyrus Paper

Complement

Blue Veil

Starched Linen Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Anchorage Jacket

Pop

Nutmeg Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Culinary Herbs

Pop

Mystical Purple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Wharf Blue

Pop

Azurite

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Starched Linen.

October Mist

Kilz · LK220

#DFD6C7

Origami

Kilz · RJ210

#D3D2CC

Dried Plaster

Kilz · LJ140

#E3D3C6

Brown Rice

Kilz · RJ260

#D1CEC9

Silver Fern

Kilz · LG180-02

#D1D1BF

Ghost

Kilz · RJ200

#D6D7D2

More beige colors from other brands

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

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy · 423-1DB

#D1CCB9

September Fog

Valspar · 6003-1A

#DEDACC

Nomadic Taupe

Dunn-Edwards · DE6192

#D2C6AE

Hot

Benjamin Moore · AC-31

#CABFB0

Indulgent Mocha

Behr · PWN-70

#D1C5B7

Florentine Plaster

Benjamin Moore · CC-520

#CBC5B1

Starched Linen — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Starched Linen have?
Starched Linen by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Starched Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Starched Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Starched Linen are Taupe of the Morning by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Windrush by Behr (a near-identical match), Mossy Shade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Starched Linen'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 Starched Linen?
Starched Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.1, 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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