Ref. #906652 · 2004-7A
Italian Roast
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Italian Roast Technical Profile
What color is Italian Roast? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #906652. Colors similar to Italian Roast include Benjamin Moore Coyote Trail, Behr Burnished Brandy, Behr Cinnamon Crunch. Italian Roast has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Italian Roast 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, Italian Roast 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 Italian Roast
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Italian Roast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Italian Roast
#906652
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A29A73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Italian Roast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Italian Roast 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 Italian Roast.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Italian Roast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Italian Roast have?
Italian Roast by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Italian Roast from other brands?
The closest matches are Coyote Trail by Benjamin Moore (#8F6653), Burnished Brandy by Behr (#8B654F), Cinnamon Crunch by Behr (#90614B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Italian Roast?
Italian Roast has an LRV of 16.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Italian Roast's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.