Cup O Java 1246 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6B554D, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gardener's Soil from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B554D · 1246
Cup O Java
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cup O Java in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cup O Java in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCup O Java
Nearly identical
ValsparGardener's Soil
Gardener's Soil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Library Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cup O Java
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cup O Java
#6B554D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D825E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cup O Java
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cup O Java 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cup O Java.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cup O Java — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cup O Java have?
Cup O Java by Benjamin Moore 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 Cup O Java in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cup O Java from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cup O Java are Gardener's Soil by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bargeboard Brown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Library Leather by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cup O Java'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 Cup O Java?
Cup O Java has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cup O Java's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.