August Morning LD160-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #F8C890, LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Sherbert from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8C890 · LD160-01
August Morning
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
August Morning Technical Profile
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August Morning in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to August Morning in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAugust Morning
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCitrus Sherbert
Citrus Sherbert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bagel
Behr
Nearly identical
Bellini Fizz
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Reminiscent
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apricot Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apricot Nectar
PPG
Nearly identical
Citrus Blossom
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Atoll Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With August Morning
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
August Morning
#F8C890
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBCF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for August Morning
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
August Morning 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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August Morning — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does August Morning have?
August Morning by Kilz 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 August Morning in your own space before committing.
What colors match August Morning from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to August Morning are Citrus Sherbert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bagel by Behr (a near-identical match), Bellini Fizz by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting August Morning'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 August Morning?
August Morning has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why August Morning's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.