Lone Star T12-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C09458, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cairo Gold from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C09458 · T12-5
Lone Star
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lone Star Technical Profile
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Lone Star in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lone Star in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLone Star
Nearly identical
KilzCairo Gold
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kurkuma
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sheer Exposure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bosc Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tamed Lyon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ghost Town
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gingerbread
Valspar
Very similar
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lone Star
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lone Star
#C09458
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lone Star
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lone Star 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Lone Star.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lone Star — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lone Star have?
Lone Star by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lone Star in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lone Star from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lone Star are Cairo Gold by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kurkuma by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sheer Exposure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lone Star'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 Lone Star?
Lone Star has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.1, 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 Lone Star's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.