Ref. #4D3930 · 6076
Turkish Coffee
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turkish Coffee Technical Profile
What color is Turkish Coffee? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #4D3930. Colors similar to Turkish Coffee include Behr Chocolate Coco, Benjamin Moore Tudor Brown, RAL Terra Brown. Turkish Coffee has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 5, Turkish Coffee creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Turkish Coffee pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Turkish Coffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turkish Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turkish Coffee
#4D3930
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6346
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turkish Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turkish Coffee 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 Turkish Coffee.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turkish Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turkish Coffee have?
Turkish Coffee by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Turkish Coffee from other brands?
The closest matches are Chocolate Coco by Behr (#4E3931), Tudor Brown by Benjamin Moore (#503B31), Terra Brown by RAL (#4E3B31). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Turkish Coffee?
Turkish Coffee has an LRV of 4.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Turkish Coffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.