Café Miel 2008-7C is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B48E6F, estimated 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.
Valspar · #B48E6F · 2008-7C
Café Miel
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Café Miel Technical Profile
HEX Code#B48E6F
RGB180, 142, 111
Estimated LRV30.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandValspar
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#AF8D72
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#B28F75
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Colors That Work With Café Miel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Café Miel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Café Miel are Tan-Gent by Behr (a close digital match), Maple by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Light Autumn Brown by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Café Miel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.