Molasses Cookie 1094-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B714B, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Schindler Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B714B · 1094-7
Molasses Cookie
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Molasses Cookie Technical Profile
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Molasses Cookie in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Molasses Cookie in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMolasses Cookie
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSchindler Brown
Schindler Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rutherford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rutherford
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bittergreen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shaker Peg
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Westminster
Behr
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Gingerbread
Kilz
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Molasses Cookie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Molasses Cookie
#8B714B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989D6C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Molasses Cookie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Molasses Cookie 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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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Molasses Cookie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Molasses Cookie have?
Molasses Cookie 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 Molasses Cookie in your own space before committing.
What colors match Molasses Cookie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Molasses Cookie are Schindler Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rutherford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rutherford by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Molasses Cookie'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 Molasses Cookie?
Molasses Cookie has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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