Cumin Seed LF150-02 is a beige paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #BCB186, 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.
Ref. #BCB186 · LF150-02
Cumin Seed
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cumin Seed Technical Profile
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Cumin Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cumin Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCumin Seed
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHighway
Highway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Minced Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Highway
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gift of Golden Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burwell Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bakelite Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Earthy Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Speckled Shell
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cumin Seed
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cumin Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cumin Seed 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 Cumin Seed.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cumin Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cumin Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cumin Seed are Highway by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Minced Ginger by Behr (a near-identical match), Highway by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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