Parisian Cafe MQ2-33 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A08D84, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Studio Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A08D84 · MQ2-33
Parisian Cafe
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parisian Cafe Technical Profile
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Parisian Cafe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parisian Cafe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrParisian Cafe
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStudio Clay
Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tanglewood
PPG
Nearly identical
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rustic Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Armadillo
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fudgecicle
Valspar
Very similar
Clove
Kilz
Very similar
Cobblestone Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parisian Cafe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parisian Cafe
#A08D84
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parisian Cafe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parisian Cafe 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 Parisian Cafe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Parisian Cafe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parisian Cafe have?
Parisian Cafe 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 Parisian Cafe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parisian Cafe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parisian Cafe are Studio Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tanglewood by PPG (a near-identical match), Bush Buck by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Parisian Cafe'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 Parisian Cafe?
Parisian Cafe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Parisian Cafe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.