Cocoa Cream 1079-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBC8B6, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Loft Light from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBC8B6 · 1079-3
Cocoa Cream
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Cream Technical Profile
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Cocoa Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCocoa Cream
Nearly identical
BehrLoft Light
Loft Light
Behr
Nearly identical
New Penny
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lightweight Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wine Cork
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tanner Trail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ivory Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Oaks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Cream
#DBC8B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAD84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Cream 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 Cocoa Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Cream have?
Cocoa Cream by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cocoa Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Cream are Loft Light by Behr (a near-identical match), New Penny by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lightweight Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Cream'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 Cocoa Cream?
Cocoa Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Cocoa Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.