Summer In The City MQ2-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CB9F68, 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.
Ref. #CB9F68 · MQ2-16
Summer In The City
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer In The City Technical Profile
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Summer In The City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer In The City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSummer In The City
Nearly identical
KilzAztec Yellow
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bleached Maple
PPG
Nearly identical
Root Beer Float
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer In The City
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Summer In The City.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer In The City in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Butterscotch Drop by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bleached Maple by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer In The City's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.