Cardboard Box LC240-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BF9974, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lanyard from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF9974 · LC240-02
Cardboard Box
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cardboard Box Technical Profile
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Cardboard Box in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cardboard Box in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCardboard Box
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLanyard
Lanyard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teatime
Behr
Nearly identical
Butternut Squash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tudor Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Nutmeg
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cardboard Box
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cardboard Box
#BF9974
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AF82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cardboard Box
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cardboard Box 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
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Cardboard Box — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cardboard Box have?
Cardboard Box by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cardboard Box in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cardboard Box from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cardboard Box are Lanyard by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blonde Shell by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Caramelized by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cardboard Box'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 Cardboard Box?
Cardboard Box has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.1, 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 Cardboard Box's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.