Half‐Caff 9091 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #604C3D, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grizzly Bear Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #604C3D · 9091
Half‐Caff
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Half‐Caff Technical Profile
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Half‐Caff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Half‐Caff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHalf‐Caff
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGrizzly Bear Brown
Grizzly Bear Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shady Side
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ageless Bronze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pine Cone
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Buckeye
Valspar
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Half‐Caff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Half‐Caff
#604C3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7A53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Half‐Caff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Half‐Caff 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 Half‐Caff.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Half‐Caff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Half‐Caff have?
Half‐Caff 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 Half‐Caff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Half‐Caff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Half‐Caff are Grizzly Bear Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ferret Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shady Side by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Half‐Caff'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 Half‐Caff?
Half‐Caff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Half‐Caff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.