Africa LF280-02 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #958F61, LRV 27 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Leaf .05 from Colorhouse (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #958F61 · LF280-02
Africa
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Africa Technical Profile
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Africa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Africa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAfrica
Very similar
ColorhouseLeaf .05
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grape Leaves
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Smoked Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Tapenade
PPG
Very similar
Sabo Garden
Vista Paint
Very similar
Winding Vines
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hidden Treasure
Behr
Very similar
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Tansy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Africa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Africa
#958F61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AA7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Africa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Africa 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Africa.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Africa have?
Africa by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Africa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Africa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Africa are Leaf .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Grape Leaves by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Sabo Garden by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Africa'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 Africa?
Africa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, 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 Africa's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.