Umber Stone RL170 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #8B8F8A, 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.
Ref. #8B8F8A · RL170
Umber Stone
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Umber Stone Technical Profile
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Umber Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Umber Stone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzUmber Stone
Nearly identical
PPGRockspring Green
Rockspring Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Dusky Parakeet
Valspar
Very similar
Cos Cob Stonewall
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Illusive Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Letter Gray
Behr
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Very similar
Slippery Shale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stieglitz Silver
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Paved Path
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Smoky Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Umber Stone
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Umber Stone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Umber Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Umber Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Umber Stone are Rockspring Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Phoenix Fossil by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Umber Stone's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.