Warrior RB250-02 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #838289, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winding Road from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #838289 · RB250-02
Warrior
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Warrior Technical Profile
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Warrior in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warrior in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzWarrior
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWinding Road
Winding Road
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Victorian Pewter
PPG
Nearly identical
Girgitta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Old Amethyst
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinder Fox
Valspar
Very similar
Charcoal Linen
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dusked Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sensuous Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Captain Nemo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warrior
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warrior
#838289
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warrior
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warrior 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 Warrior.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warrior — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warrior have?
Warrior by Kilz has a cool (blue) 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 Warrior in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warrior from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warrior are Winding Road by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Victorian Pewter by PPG (a near-identical match), Girgitta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warrior'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 Warrior?
Warrior has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Warrior's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.