Kaffee MQ2-49 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #806D5D, 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.
Ref. #806D5D · MQ2-49
Kaffee
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kaffee Technical Profile
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Kaffee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kaffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKaffee
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTiki Hut
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brown Town
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Maple Shadows
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tanned Hyde
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bannister Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Salted Pretzel
PPG
Very similar
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Very similar
Gypsy Leather
Valspar
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kaffee
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Kaffee.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kaffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kaffee have?
Kaffee by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Kaffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kaffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kaffee are Tiki Hut by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brown Town by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hitching Post by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kaffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.