Africa LF280-02 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #958F61, estimated 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.
Kilz · #958F61 · LF280-02
Africa
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Africa Technical Profile
HEX Code#958F61
RGB149, 143, 97
Estimated LRV26.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Africa
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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
Digital 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
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Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Africa have?
Africa by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 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 estimated lightness value 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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