Café Miel 2008-7C is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B48E6F, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tan-Gent from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B48E6F · 2008-7C
Café Miel
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Café Miel Technical Profile
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Café Miel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Café Miel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCafé Miel
Nearly identical
BehrTan-Gent
Tan-Gent
Behr
Nearly identical
Maple
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Autumn Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Kilz
Nearly identical
Serengeti Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Maple
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Café Miel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Café Miel
#B48E6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Café Miel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Café Miel 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Café Miel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Café Miel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Café Miel have?
Café Miel by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Café Miel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Café Miel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Café Miel are Tan-Gent by Behr (a near-identical match), Maple by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Light Autumn Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Café Miel'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 Café Miel?
Café Miel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.2, 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 Café Miel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.