Summer In The City MQ2-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CB9F68, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aztec Yellow from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CB9F68 · MQ2-16
Summer In The City
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer In The City Technical Profile
HEX Code#CB9F68
RGB203, 159, 104
Estimated LRV38.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Summer In The City
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer In The City
#CB9F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer In The City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer In The City 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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Summer In The City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer In The City have?
Summer In The City 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 Summer In The City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer In The City are Aztec Yellow by Kilz (a close digital match), Butterscotch Drop by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Bleached Maple by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summer In The City'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 Summer In The City?
Summer In The City has a estimated lightness value of 38.5, 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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