Underground RM170 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #69655F, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chinchilla from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #69655F · RM170
Underground
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Underground Technical Profile
HEX Code#69655F
RGB105, 101, 95
Estimated LRV13.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chinchilla
Behr
#6A6661
Close digital match
Blackened Ore
Dutch Boy
#68635E
Close digital match
Limestone
Sherwin-Williams
#6A655C
Close digital match
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
#6B645E
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Valspar
#676259
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Dunn-Edwards
#6D6661
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#63615D
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#63615D
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#635F5A
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#6C6960
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Colors That Work With Underground
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Underground
#69655F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#929764
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Underground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Underground 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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Underground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Underground have?
Underground by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Underground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Underground are Chinchilla by Behr (a close digital match), Blackened Ore by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Limestone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Underground'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 Underground?
Underground has a estimated lightness value of 13.1, 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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