Cafe Noir DEBN14 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #614F4A, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Pretzel from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #614F4A · DEBN14
Cafe Noir
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cafe Noir Technical Profile
HEX Code#614F4A
RGB97, 79, 74
Estimated LRV8.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chocolate Pretzel
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#60504B
Close digital match
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#604F4C
Close digital match
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#64514D
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Espresso Coffee
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#5E4C48
Close digital match
Chocolate Indulgence
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#5F4F4D
Close digital match
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#5B4B44
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Colors That Work With Cafe Noir
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cafe Noir
#614F4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857959
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cafe Noir
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cafe Noir 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
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Cafe Noir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cafe Noir have?
Cafe Noir by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cafe Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cafe Noir are Chocolate Pretzel by PPG (a close digital match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Piano Brown by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cafe Noir'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 Cafe Noir?
Cafe Noir has a estimated lightness value of 8.6, 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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