Coffee Grinds DEBN75 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7A6E63, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #7A6E63 · DEBN75
Coffee Grinds
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Coffee Grinds Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A6E63
RGB122, 110, 99
Estimated LRV16.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#796D61
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Colors That Work With Coffee Grinds
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Coffee Grinds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coffee Grinds are Hitching Post by Kilz (a close digital match), Exposed by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Groundbreaking by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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