Cumin Seed LF150-02 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BCB186, estimated LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Highway from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #BCB186 · LF150-02
Cumin Seed
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cumin Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCB186
RGB188, 177, 134
Estimated LRV43.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Cumin Seed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cumin Seed
#BCB186
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cumin Seed
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cumin Seed 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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Cumin Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cumin Seed have?
Cumin Seed by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Cumin Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cumin Seed are Highway by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Minced Ginger by Behr (a close digital match), Highway by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cumin Seed'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 Cumin Seed?
Cumin Seed has a estimated lightness value of 43.9, 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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