Espresso Macchiato DET680 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4F4744, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Velvet from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F4744 · DET680
Espresso Macchiato
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Espresso Macchiato Technical Profile
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Espresso Macchiato in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Espresso Macchiato in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEspresso Macchiato
Nearly identical
ValsparBrown Velvet
Brown Velvet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Phantom Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Harvest Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Night Horizon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Espresso Macchiato
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Espresso Macchiato
#4F4744
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#776E4F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Espresso Macchiato
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Espresso Macchiato 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 Espresso Macchiato.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Espresso Macchiato — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Espresso Macchiato have?
Espresso Macchiato by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Espresso Macchiato in your own space before committing.
What colors match Espresso Macchiato from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Espresso Macchiato are Brown Velvet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Orchid Black by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Phantom Mist by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Espresso Macchiato'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 Espresso Macchiato?
Espresso Macchiato has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Espresso Macchiato's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.