Hot August LC130-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C26F45, estimated 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.
Kilz · #C26F45 · LC130-02
Hot August
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot August Technical Profile
HEX Code#C26F45
RGB194, 111, 69
Estimated LRV23.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Hot August
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hot August from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot August are Fall Foliage by Behr (a close digital match), Hale Orange by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yam by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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