California Avocado by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #C3C6A5 · LG150-01

California Avocado

55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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California Avocado LG150-01 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C3C6A5, LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage Splendor from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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California Avocado Technical Profile

HEX Code#C3C6A5
RGB195, 198, 165
LRV54.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandKilz

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California Avocado in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to California Avocado in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzCalifornia Avocado
Nearly identical
PPGSage Splendor

Sage Splendor

PPG

Nearly identical

Mesquite

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cooking Apple Green

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Vapor

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Vapor

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Jardin De Hierbas

Behr

Nearly identical

Recycled Glass

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Light Pine

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Soft Sage

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Paris Mint

Valspar

Very similar

Glass .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With California Avocado

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

California Avocado

#C3C6A5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#95AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for California Avocado

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Vapor

Complement

Utterly Violet

California Avocado Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Yew Hedge

Pop

Cairo Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Culinary Herbs

Pop

Belladona

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Authentic Navy

Pop

Azurite

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Bronze Mist

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More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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#F2E2A4

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Muslin White

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Daylilly Yellow

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Lemon Appeal

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Burwell Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-445

#C2B98D

California Avocado — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does California Avocado have?
California Avocado by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample California Avocado in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Avocado from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Avocado are Sage Splendor by PPG (a near-identical match), Mesquite by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cooking Apple Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting California Avocado'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 California Avocado?
California Avocado has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.7, 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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