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.
Ref. #C3C6A5 · LG150-01
California Avocado
55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
California Avocado Technical Profile
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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
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
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
California Avocado 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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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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