Cafe Noir DEBN14 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #614F4A, 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.
Ref. #614F4A · DEBN14
Cafe Noir
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cafe Noir Technical Profile
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Cafe Noir in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cafe Noir in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCafe Noir
Nearly identical
PPGChocolate Pretzel
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Piano Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Espresso Coffee
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cafe Noir
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cafe Noir.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cafe Noir in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cafe Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cafe Noir are Chocolate Pretzel by PPG (a near-identical match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Piano Brown by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cafe Noir's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.