Macchiato PPU7-03 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #928169, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wet Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #928169 · PPU7-03
Macchiato
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Macchiato Technical Profile
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Macchiato in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Macchiato in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMacchiato
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWet Clay
Wet Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barrel Stove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quiver Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shelled Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Delta
Valspar
Nearly identical
African Plain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
Very similar
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Macchiato
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Macchiato
#928169
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AC82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Macchiato
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Macchiato 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 Macchiato.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Macchiato — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Macchiato have?
Macchiato 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 Macchiato in your own space before committing.
What colors match Macchiato from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Macchiato are Wet Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barrel Stove by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Coriander Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Macchiato'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 Macchiato?
Macchiato 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Macchiato's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.