Warm Ashes RK220 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #B5B5AF, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Quincy Granite from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B5AF · RK220
Warm Ashes
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Warm Ashes Technical Profile
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Warm Ashes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Ashes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzWarm Ashes
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sQuincy Granite
Quincy Granite
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blowin' in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ozark
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Classic Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray-Green Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Ashes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Ashes
#B5B5AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Ashes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Ashes 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 Warm Ashes.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Ashes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Ashes have?
Warm Ashes by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Warm Ashes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Ashes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Ashes are Quincy Granite by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Blowin' in the Wind by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Quincy Granite by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Ashes'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 Warm Ashes?
Warm Ashes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Warm Ashes's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.