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Ref. #4C443E · PPU5-01

Espresso Beans

6%LRV Value
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Espresso Beans PPU5-01 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C443E, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Horizon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Espresso Beans Technical Profile

HEX Code#4C443E
RGB76, 68, 62
LRV6.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Espresso Beans in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Espresso Beans in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrEspresso Beans
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNight Horizon

Night Horizon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Black Fox

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Phantom Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Black Cherry

Kilz

Nearly identical

Espresso Macchiato

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Ebony Keys

Valspar

Very similar

Evermore

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Evermore

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Grey Brown

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Espresso Beans

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Espresso Beans

#4C443E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#716F4C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Espresso Beans

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Philosophically Speaking

Complement

Stargazing

Espresso Beans Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Espresso Beans.

Espresso Beans

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#4C443E

Unplugged

Behr · T18-11

#4B4840

Black Pearl

Behr · T16-01

#4A4743

Evening Canyon

Behr · ECC-27-3

#454341

Nocturne Shade

Behr · T18-04

#4C3D42

Tribal Drum

Behr · T12-13

#514843

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Espresso Beans — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Espresso Beans have?
Espresso Beans 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 Espresso Beans in your own space before committing.
What colors match Espresso Beans from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Espresso Beans are Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Black Fox by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blackened Kettle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Espresso Beans'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 Espresso Beans?
Espresso Beans has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, 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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