Kingston 9677 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D4DCD3, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raindance from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4DCD3 · 9677
Kingston
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kingston Technical Profile
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Kingston in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kingston in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsKingston
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRaindance
Raindance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raindance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Secret Crush
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Crest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oxygen White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soothing Celadon
Behr
Nearly identical
Fairy Wing
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kingston
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kingston
#D4DCD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kingston
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kingston 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Kingston.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kingston — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kingston have?
Kingston by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kingston in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kingston from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kingston are Raindance by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Raindance by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Secret Crush by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kingston'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 Kingston?
Kingston has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kingston's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.