Kaffee MQ2-49 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #806D5D, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tiki Hut from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #806D5D · MQ2-49
Kaffee
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Kaffee Technical Profile
HEX Code#806D5D
RGB128, 109, 93
Estimated LRV16.3
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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Compare alternatives to Kaffee
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
#826F5E
Close digital match
Brown Town
Vista Paint
#7E6B5C
Close digital match
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
#83705E
Close digital match
Maple Shadows
Benjamin Moore
#84705E
Close digital match
Tanned Hyde
Dutch Boy
#826D59
Close digital match
Bannister Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#806B5D
Close digital match
Salted Pretzel
PPG
#816B56
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Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
#7D6A5E
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#816959
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#827462
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RAL
#755C48
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#746D5A
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Colors That Work With Kaffee
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kaffee
#806D5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09E70
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kaffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kaffee 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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Kaffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kaffee have?
Kaffee 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 Kaffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kaffee are Tiki Hut by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Brown Town by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hitching Post by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Kaffee'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 Kaffee?
Kaffee has a estimated lightness value of 16.3, 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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Why Kaffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.