Ref. #885D47 · LC290-01
Toasty
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasty Technical Profile
What color is Toasty? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #885D47. Colors similar to Toasty include Behr Sable Brown, MPC Chestnut Gold Met., Dunn-Edwards Hope Chest. Toasty has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Toasty creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Toasty pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Toasty
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sable Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Chestnut Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Hope Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grandfather Clock Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mover And Shaker
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tampico Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Mover and Shaker
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Italian Roast
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasty
#885D47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9268
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasty 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 Toasty.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toasty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasty have?
Toasty by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Toasty from other brands?
The closest matches are Sable Brown by Behr (#885A42), Chestnut Gold Met. by MPC (#8C5D48), Hope Chest by Dunn-Edwards (#875942). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Toasty?
Toasty has an LRV of 13.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Toasty's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.