Creamy Hot Cocoa 80YR 36/084 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AF9F95, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moleskin from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF9F95 · 80YR 36/084
Creamy Hot Cocoa
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Hot Cocoa Technical Profile
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Creamy Hot Cocoa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Hot Cocoa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCreamy Hot Cocoa
Nearly identical
BehrMoleskin
Moleskin
Behr
Nearly identical
Wool Coat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Iron Clawfoot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cozy Cover
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bidwell Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Creekbed
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Meadow Mauve
Kilz
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Hot Cocoa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Hot Cocoa
#AF9F95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Hot Cocoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy Hot Cocoa 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 Creamy Hot Cocoa.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Creamy Hot Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Hot Cocoa have?
Creamy Hot Cocoa by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Creamy Hot Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Hot Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Hot Cocoa are Moleskin by Behr (a near-identical match), Wool Coat by Valspar (a near-identical match), Truly Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy Hot Cocoa'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 Creamy Hot Cocoa?
Creamy Hot Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamy Hot Cocoa's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.