Lion Cub LD170-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DFC09E, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terra Bella from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #DFC09E · LD170-02
Lion Cub
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lion Cub Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFC09E
RGB223, 192, 158
Estimated LRV55.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Lion Cub
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lion Cub
#DFC09E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lion Cub
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lion Cub 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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Lion Cub — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lion Cub have?
Lion Cub by Kilz has a neutral 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 Lion Cub from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lion Cub are Terra Bella by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tucson Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Honey Glow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lion Cub'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 Lion Cub?
Lion Cub has a estimated lightness value of 55.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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