Coffee Rose 1048-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A9898D, 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.
Ref. #A9898D · 1048-5
Coffee Rose
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Coffee Rose Technical Profile
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Coffee Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coffee Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCoffee Rose
Very similar
Benjamin MooreMuskoka Dusk
Muskoka Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mystical Mauve
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rosaline Pearl
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plumville
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mellow Mauve
Valspar
Very similar
Antoinette
Behr
Very similar
Darius Dawn
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Lover's Tryst
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Historic Rose
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coffee Rose
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coffee Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coffee Rose 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 Coffee Rose.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coffee Rose in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coffee Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.