Coffee Rose 1048-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A9898D, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Muskoka Dusk from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A9898D · 1048-5
Coffee Rose
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Coffee Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9898D
RGB169, 137, 141
Estimated LRV28.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Coffee Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coffee Rose
#A9898D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coffee Rose
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coffee Rose Room Palettes
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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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Coffee Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coffee Rose have?
Coffee Rose by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Coffee Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coffee Rose are Muskoka Dusk by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Mulberry Wine by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Mystical Mauve by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Coffee Rose'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 Coffee Rose?
Coffee Rose has a estimated lightness value of 28.2, 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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