Typewriter TB-70 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #535959, estimated LRV 10 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mostly Metal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #535959 · TB-70
Typewriter
10%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Typewriter Technical Profile
HEX Code#535959
RGB83, 89, 89
Estimated LRV9.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Typewriter
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
Mostly Metal
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#575E5F
Nearly identical
Carbon Dating
Dunn-Edwards
#565B58
Nearly identical
Flint
Benjamin Moore
#575D5F
Nearly identical
Metal .05
Colorhouse
#535654
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Traffic Grey B
RAL
#4E5452
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#4E5351
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Farrow & Ball
#505456
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Deep Sea Shadow
Hirshfield's
#4E5856
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Dark and Stormy
Dutch Boy
#535556
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Cobalt Cannon
Valspar
#4B5558
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Carbon Copy
Behr
#545554
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Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
#585858
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Colors That Work With Typewriter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Typewriter
#535959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#597086
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Typewriter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Typewriter 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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Typewriter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Typewriter have?
Typewriter by Kilz has a cool (green) 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 Typewriter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Typewriter are Mostly Metal by PPG (nearly identical in our digital data), Carbon Dating by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), Flint by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Typewriter'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 Typewriter?
Typewriter has a estimated lightness value of 9.7, 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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