Ref. #714F41 · 2097-20
Morning Coffee
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Morning Coffee Technical Profile
What color is Morning Coffee? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #714F41. Colors similar to Morning Coffee include Hirshfield's Coffee Shop, Vista Paint Coffee Shop, PPG Bigfoot. Morning Coffee has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Morning 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, Morning 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 Morning Coffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Morning Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morning Coffee
#714F41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89805C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morning Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morning 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 Morning 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.
Morning Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Morning Coffee have?
Morning Coffee by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Morning Coffee from other brands?
The closest matches are Coffee Shop by Hirshfield's (#725042), Coffee Shop by Vista Paint (#704D3D), Bigfoot by PPG (#715145). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Morning Coffee?
Morning Coffee has an LRV of 9.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Morning Coffee's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.