Ref. #473C41 · 740B-7
Smooth Coffee
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Coffee Technical Profile
What color is Smooth Coffee? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #473C41. Colors similar to Smooth Coffee include Valspar Antique Burgundy, Benjamin Moore Dark Basalt, Sherwin-Williams Plum Brown. Smooth Coffee has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Smooth Coffee creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Smooth Coffee pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Smooth Coffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smooth Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smooth Coffee
#473C41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D4A49
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smooth Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smooth Coffee 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 Smooth Coffee.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smooth Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smooth Coffee have?
Smooth Coffee by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Smooth Coffee from other brands?
The closest matches are Antique Burgundy by Valspar (#493C3F), Dark Basalt by Benjamin Moore (#41373D), Plum Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#4E4247). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Smooth Coffee?
Smooth Coffee has an LRV of 8.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Smooth Coffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.