Umber Stone RL170 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8B8F8A, estimated LRV 27 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rockspring Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #8B8F8A · RL170
Umber Stone
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Umber Stone Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B8F8A
RGB139, 143, 138
Estimated LRV27.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Umber Stone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Umber Stone
#8B8F8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD91
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Umber Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Umber Stone 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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Umber Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Umber Stone have?
Umber Stone 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 Umber Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Umber Stone are Rockspring Green by PPG (a close digital match), Phoenix Fossil by PPG (a close digital match), Dusky Parakeet by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Umber Stone'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 Umber Stone?
Umber Stone has a estimated lightness value of 27.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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