Clouds in My Coffee DEBN08 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BC9981, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sturdy Bronze from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9981 · DEBN08
Clouds in My Coffee
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clouds in My Coffee Technical Profile
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Clouds in My Coffee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clouds in My Coffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsClouds in My Coffee
Nearly identical
ValsparSturdy Bronze
Sturdy Bronze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Egyptian Pyramid
Behr
Nearly identical
Cool Clay
PPG
Nearly identical
Metallic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earthy Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Wickerwork
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tailored Tan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clouds in My Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clouds in My Coffee
#BC9981
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clouds in My Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clouds in My 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
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Clouds in My Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clouds in My Coffee have?
Clouds in My Coffee by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clouds in My Coffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clouds in My Coffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clouds in My Coffee are Sturdy Bronze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Egyptian Pyramid by Behr (a near-identical match), Cool Clay by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clouds in My Coffee'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 Clouds in My Coffee?
Clouds in My Coffee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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