Ref. #695047 · 1232
Fresh Brew
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fresh Brew Technical Profile
What color is Fresh Brew? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #695047. Colors similar to Fresh Brew include Valspar Roasted Coffee, Hirshfield's Connoisseur, Valspar Soul Chocolate. Fresh Brew has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Fresh Brew 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, Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Fresh Brew from other brands?
The closest matches are Roasted Coffee by Valspar (#674E44), Connoisseur by Hirshfield's (#654E44), Soul Chocolate by Valspar (#6A4F48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fresh Brew?
Fresh Brew has an LRV of 9.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.