Kernel BIC-29 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EFB667, estimated LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olden Amber from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EFB667 · BIC-29
Kernel
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Kernel Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFB667
RGB239, 182, 103
Estimated LRV52.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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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 →
Olden Amber
Sherwin-Williams
#EEB76B
Close digital match
Welcoming Yellow
Dutch Boy
#EFB45E
Close digital match
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
#EDB45E
Close digital match
Citrus Honey
Dunn-Edwards
#F6B96B
Close digital match
Afternoon Tea
Valspar
#F4B65B
Close digital match
Bold Butterscotch
PPG
#E6B570
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#E6B76F
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Hirshfield's
#E6B771
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#E3AD63
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#EFA94A
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Sudbury Yellow
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#DCB771
Visible digital difference
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#FCBA7D
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Colors That Work With Kernel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kernel
#EFB667
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3CB67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kernel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kernel 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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Kernel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kernel have?
Kernel by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Kernel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kernel are Olden Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Welcoming Yellow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pan for Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Kernel'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 Kernel?
Kernel has a estimated lightness value of 52.8, 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 Kernel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.