Cafe Expreso PPH-74 (HISP) is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E4C48, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lynx from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E4C48 · PPH-74 (HISP)
Cafe Expreso
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cafe Expreso Technical Profile
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Cafe Expreso in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cafe Expreso in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCafe Expreso
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLynx
Lynx
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mustang
PPG
Nearly identical
Virginia Soil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cafe Expreso
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cafe Expreso
#5E4C48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#827457
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cafe Expreso
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cafe Expreso 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cafe Expreso.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cafe Expreso — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cafe Expreso have?
Cafe Expreso by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cafe Expreso in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cafe Expreso from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cafe Expreso are Lynx by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cafe Noir by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cafe Expreso'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 Cafe Expreso?
Cafe Expreso has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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 Cafe Expreso's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.