Hot August LC130-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C26F45, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fall Foliage from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C26F45 · LC130-02
Hot August
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot August Technical Profile
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Hot August in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot August in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzHot August
Nearly identical
BehrFall Foliage
Fall Foliage
Behr
Nearly identical
Hale Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yam
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peking Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Timeworn Terrcotta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cinnabar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Rhythm Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot August
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot August
#C26F45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8AE7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot August
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot August 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 Hot August.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot August — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot August have?
Hot August 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 Hot August in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot August from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot August are Fall Foliage by Behr (a near-identical match), Hale Orange by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yam by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot August'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 Hot August?
Hot August has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hot August's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.