Ref. #997F56 · CSP-985
Iced Coffee
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Iced Coffee Technical Profile
What color is Iced Coffee? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #997F56. Colors similar to Iced Coffee include Behr New Chestnut, Valspar Olive Branch Gold, Behr Wooden Swing. Iced Coffee has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Iced 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, Iced 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 Iced Coffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iced Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iced Coffee
#997F56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iced Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iced 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Iced Coffee.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Iced Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iced Coffee have?
Iced Coffee by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Iced Coffee from other brands?
The closest matches are New Chestnut by Behr (#997F58), Olive Branch Gold by Valspar (#9B7F58), Wooden Swing by Behr (#9D8153). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Iced Coffee?
Iced Coffee has an LRV of 22.6, 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 Iced Coffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.