Fresh Brew 1232 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #695047, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Coffee from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #695047 · 1232
Fresh Brew
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fresh Brew Technical Profile
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Fresh Brew in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Brew in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFresh Brew
Nearly identical
ValsparRoasted Coffee
Roasted Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cinnabark
Behr
Nearly identical
Chaps
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chestnut
PPG
Very similar
Plantation Shutters
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Brew
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Brew
#695047
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#887E5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Brew
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Brew — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Brew have?
Fresh Brew by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Fresh Brew in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Brew from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Brew are Roasted Coffee by Valspar (a near-identical match), Connoisseur by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Soul Chocolate by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Brew'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 Fresh Brew?
Fresh Brew has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Brew's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.