Ref. #DACCBA · LK190
Irish Coffee
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Irish Coffee Technical Profile
What color is Irish Coffee? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DACCBA. Colors similar to Irish Coffee include Sherwin-Williams China Doll, Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream, PPG Sourdough. Irish Coffee has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Irish Coffee sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Irish Coffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
China Doll
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Carlisle Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sourdough
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Fortress
Valspar
Nearly identical
Studio Clay
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Irish Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Coffee
#DACCBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Irish Coffee.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Irish Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Irish Coffee have?
Irish Coffee by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Irish Coffee from other brands?
The closest matches are China Doll by Sherwin-Williams (#DBCEBD), Carlisle Cream by Benjamin Moore (#DDCFBC), Sourdough by PPG (#DDCFBC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Irish Coffee?
Irish Coffee has an LRV of 61.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Irish Coffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.