Ref. #D0CA9A · LF180-02
Cucumber
58%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cucumber Technical Profile
What color is Cucumber? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D0CA9A. Colors similar to Cucumber include Behr Final Straw, Vista Paint Sawgrass Cottage, Hirshfield's Sawgrass Cottage. Cucumber has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Cucumber sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Cucumber reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Cucumber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cucumber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cucumber
#D0CA9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cucumber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cucumber 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 Cucumber.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cucumber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cucumber have?
Cucumber by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Cucumber from other brands?
The closest matches are Final Straw by Behr (#CFC99C), Sawgrass Cottage by Vista Paint (#D4CFA2), Sawgrass Cottage by Hirshfield's (#D3CDA2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cucumber?
Cucumber has an LRV of 58.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cucumber's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.