Ref. #CB9F68 · MQ2-16
Summer In The City
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer In The City Technical Profile
What color is Summer In The City? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CB9F68. Colors similar to Summer In The City include MPC Similoro Gold Met., Kilz Aztec Yellow, PPG Bleached Maple. Summer In The City has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Summer In The City depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Summer In The City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Similoro Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
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
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.
#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
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Summer In The City from other brands?
The closest matches are Similoro Gold Met. by MPC (#C89F67), Aztec Yellow by Kilz (#CA9D62), Bleached Maple by PPG (#C7A06C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer In The City?
Summer In The City has an LRV of 38.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Summer In The City's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.