Mocha Java 2004-7B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AB826C, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Minestrone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AB826C · 2004-7B
Mocha Java
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mocha Java Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB826C
RGB171, 130, 108
Estimated LRV25.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Mocha Java
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mocha Java
#AB826C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mocha Java
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mocha Java 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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Mocha Java — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mocha Java have?
Mocha Java 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 Mocha Java from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mocha Java are Minestrone by Behr (a close digital match), Burnt Sienna by Kilz (a close digital match), Homestead by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mocha Java'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 Mocha Java?
Mocha Java has a estimated lightness value of 25.7, 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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