Capuccino 16-04 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B78565, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potters Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B78565 · 16-04
Capuccino
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Capuccino Technical Profile
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Capuccino in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Capuccino in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCapuccino
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePotters Clay
Potters Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brighton Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Copper Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Applesauce Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Skinny Dip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Topaz Gemstone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Capuccino
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Capuccino
#B78565
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAA83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Capuccino
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Capuccino 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Capuccino.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Capuccino — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Capuccino have?
Capuccino by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Capuccino in your own space before committing.
What colors match Capuccino from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Capuccino are Potters Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brighton Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Copper Hide by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Capuccino'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 Capuccino?
Capuccino has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Capuccino's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.