Aztec Yellow LD290-01 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #CA9D62, LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hammered Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CA9D62 · LD290-01
Aztec Yellow
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Aztec Yellow Technical Profile
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Aztec Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aztec Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzAztec Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrHammered Gold
Hammered Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wildflower Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bleached Maple
PPG
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lewis Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aztec Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aztec Yellow
#CA9D62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aztec Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aztec Yellow 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 Aztec Yellow.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aztec Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aztec Yellow have?
Aztec Yellow by Kilz 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 Aztec Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aztec Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aztec Yellow are Hammered Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer In The City by Behr (a near-identical match), Butternut by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aztec Yellow'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 Aztec Yellow?
Aztec Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.6, 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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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 Aztec Yellow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.