Clouds in My Coffee DEBN08 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BC9981, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #BC9981 · DEBN08
Clouds in My Coffee
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clouds in My Coffee Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC9981
RGB188, 153, 129
Estimated LRV35.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Clouds in My Coffee
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Egyptian Pyramid by Behr (a close digital match), Cool Clay by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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