Cafe Ole UL130-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #997D78, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Southern Road from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #997D78 · UL130-19
Cafe Ole
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cafe Ole Technical Profile
HEX Code#997D78
RGB153, 125, 120
Estimated LRV22.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cafe Ole
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cafe Ole
#997D78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cafe Ole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cafe Ole 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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Cafe Ole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cafe Ole have?
Cafe Ole by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Cafe Ole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cafe Ole are Southern Road by Valspar (a very close match), Quietly Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cafe Ole'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 Ole?
Cafe Ole has a estimated lightness value of 22.8, 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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