Cairo Gold LE110-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C09658, estimated LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lone Star from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #C09658 · LE110-02
Cairo Gold
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cairo Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#C09658
RGB192, 150, 88
Estimated LRV33.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Cairo Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cairo Gold
#C09658
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cairo Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cairo Gold Room Palettes
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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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Cairo Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cairo Gold have?
Cairo Gold by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Cairo Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cairo Gold are Lone Star by Behr (a close digital match), Amber Autumn by Behr (a close digital match), Amaretto Sours by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cairo Gold'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 Cairo Gold?
Cairo Gold has a estimated lightness value of 33.7, 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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