Yule Log LC290-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #7C5641, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brownstone from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C5641 · LC290-02
Yule Log
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yule Log Technical Profile
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Yule Log in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yule Log in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzYule Log
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBrownstone
Brownstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Stallion
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Truffle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Bill Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beige Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Tampico Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Umber Rust
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Very similar
Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yule Log
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yule Log
#7C5641
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#908960
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yule Log
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yule Log 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 Yule Log.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yule Log — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yule Log have?
Yule Log by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Yule Log in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yule Log from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yule Log are Brownstone by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wild Stallion by Behr (a near-identical match), Chocolate Truffle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yule Log'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 Yule Log?
Yule Log has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, 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
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 Yule Log's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.