Molasses Cookie 1094-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B714B, estimated 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.
PPG · #8B714B · 1094-7
Molasses Cookie
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Molasses Cookie Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B714B
RGB139, 113, 75
Estimated LRV17.8
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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#8B714C
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#8A714C
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#87704C
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Colors That Work With Molasses Cookie
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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
Digital 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Molasses Cookie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Molasses Cookie are Schindler Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Rutherford by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rutherford by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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