Cairo Gold LE110-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C09658, 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.
Ref. #C09658 · LE110-02
Cairo Gold
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cairo Gold Technical Profile
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Cairo Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cairo Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCairo Gold
Nearly identical
BehrLone Star
Lone Star
Behr
Nearly identical
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Nearly identical
Sheer Exposure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kurkuma
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Maple Syrup
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gingerbread
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cairo Gold
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
Pure 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
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 Cairo Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cairo Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cairo Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cairo Gold are Lone Star by Behr (a near-identical match), Amber Autumn by Behr (a near-identical match), Amaretto Sours by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cairo Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.