Cafe Ole UL130-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #997D78, 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.
Ref. #997D78 · UL130-19
Cafe Ole
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cafe Ole Technical Profile
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Cafe Ole in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cafe Ole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCafe Ole
Very similar
ValsparSouthern Road
Southern Road
Valspar
Very similar
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Porcupine Needles
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cluster Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Old Leather Book
PPG
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mulberry Silk
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cafe Ole
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
Pure 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
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 Ole.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cafe Ole in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cafe Ole's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.