Cardboard Box LC240-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BF9974, estimated 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.
Kilz · #BF9974 · LC240-02
Cardboard Box
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cardboard Box Technical Profile
HEX Code#BF9974
RGB191, 153, 116
Estimated LRV35.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Cardboard Box
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cardboard Box
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cardboard Box 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cardboard Box from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cardboard Box are Lanyard by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blonde Shell by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Caramelized by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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