Cocoa Cupcake 1086-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #967859, estimated 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.
PPG · #967859 · 1086-7
Cocoa Cupcake
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Cupcake Technical Profile
HEX Code#967859
RGB150, 120, 89
Estimated LRV20.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cocoa Cupcake
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cocoa Cupcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Cupcake are Acorn by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lonely Road by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mocha Syrup by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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