Coconut Shell PPU5-05 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8D7967, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Portabella from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8D7967 · PPU5-05
Coconut Shell
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Coconut Shell Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D7967
RGB141, 121, 103
Estimated LRV20.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Portabella
PPG
#8B7867
Close digital match
Davenport Tan
Benjamin Moore
#8B7865
Close digital match
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
#8C7763
Close digital match
Medium Roast
Dunn-Edwards
#8D7B6C
Close digital match
Down Home
Sherwin-Williams
#907865
Close digital match
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
#907865
Close digital match
Dusty Path
Vista Paint
#8B7560
Close digital match
Milk Chocolate
Valspar
#917E6D
Close digital match
Cowboy Hat
Kilz
#918272
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#827462
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Colors That Work With Coconut Shell
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coconut Shell
#8D7967
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A87E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coconut Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coconut Shell 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
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Coconut Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coconut Shell have?
Coconut Shell by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Coconut Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coconut Shell are Portabella by PPG (a close digital match), Davenport Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dusty Path by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Coconut Shell'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 Coconut Shell?
Coconut Shell has a estimated lightness value of 20.3, 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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