Coffee Grinds DEBN75 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7A6E63, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hitching Post from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A6E63 · DEBN75
Coffee Grinds
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Coffee Grinds Technical Profile
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Coffee Grinds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coffee Grinds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCoffee Grinds
Nearly identical
KilzHitching Post
Hitching Post
Kilz
Nearly identical
Exposed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Groundbreaking
Valspar
Nearly identical
Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Portobello
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coastal Fog
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Granite
PPG
Very similar
Library Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Opus
Behr
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coffee Grinds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coffee Grinds
#7A6E63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09F70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coffee Grinds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coffee Grinds 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 Coffee Grinds.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coffee Grinds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coffee Grinds have?
Coffee Grinds 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 Coffee Grinds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coffee Grinds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coffee Grinds are Hitching Post by Kilz (a near-identical match), Exposed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Groundbreaking by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coffee Grinds'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 Coffee Grinds?
Coffee Grinds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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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Why Coffee Grinds's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.