Kona AF-165 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #735742, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Caliente from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #735742 · AF-165
Kona
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Kona in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kona in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreKona
Nearly identical
BehrChocolate Caliente
Chocolate Caliente
Behr
Nearly identical
Molasses
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grounded
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moderne Class
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Latte Please
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kona
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kona
#735742
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B885D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kona
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kona 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Kona.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kona — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kona have?
Kona by Benjamin Moore 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 Kona in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kona from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kona are Chocolate Caliente by Behr (a near-identical match), Hot Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match), Cinnamon Crumble by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kona'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 Kona?
Kona has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
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 Kona's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.