Summer Chartreuse LF140-01 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #C9AD5F, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hollywood Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9AD5F · LF140-01
Summer Chartreuse
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summer Chartreuse Technical Profile
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Summer Chartreuse in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Chartreuse in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSummer Chartreuse
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHollywood Gold
Hollywood Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Golden Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Filtered Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beachwalk
Behr
Nearly identical
Dylan Velvet
Valspar
Very similar
Sunshine Yellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Citrus Zest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Chartreuse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Chartreuse
#C9AD5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Chartreuse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Chartreuse 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 Summer Chartreuse.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Chartreuse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Chartreuse have?
Summer Chartreuse by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Chartreuse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Chartreuse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Chartreuse are Hollywood Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Golden Straw by PPG (a near-identical match), Filtered Rays by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Chartreuse'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 Summer Chartreuse?
Summer Chartreuse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.1, 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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