Cocoa Cupcake 1086-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #967859, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Acorn from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #967859 · 1086-7
Cocoa Cupcake
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Cupcake Technical Profile
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Cocoa Cupcake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Cupcake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCocoa Cupcake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAcorn
Acorn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lonely Road
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mocha Syrup
Valspar
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Cardboard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Praline
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Prince Paris
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Cupcake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Cupcake
#967859
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Cupcake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Cupcake 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 Cupcake.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Cupcake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Cupcake have?
Cocoa Cupcake by PPG has a neutral 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 Cocoa Cupcake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Cupcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Cupcake are Acorn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lonely Road by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mocha Syrup by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Cupcake'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 Cupcake?
Cocoa Cupcake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, 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 Cocoa Cupcake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.