Cocoa Whip 9084 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A08E7E, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ticonderoga Taupe from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A08E7E · 9084
Cocoa Whip
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Whip Technical Profile
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Cocoa Whip in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Whip in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCocoa Whip
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTiconderoga Taupe
Ticonderoga Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Maitake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Faded Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tempered Allspice
Valspar
Very similar
Clove
Kilz
Very similar
Rustic Greige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rain Barrel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Whip
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Whip
#A08E7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Whip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Whip 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cocoa Whip.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Whip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Whip have?
Cocoa Whip by Sherwin-Williams 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 Cocoa Whip in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Whip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Whip are Ticonderoga Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deer by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Antique Leather by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Whip'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 Cocoa Whip?
Cocoa Whip has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cocoa Whip's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.