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Ref. #C3AB99 · 2005-10A

Morning Coffee

43%LRV Value
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Morning Coffee 2005-10A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C3AB99, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is California Stucco from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Morning Coffee Technical Profile

HEX Code#C3AB99
RGB195, 171, 153
LRV43.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Morning Coffee in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Morning Coffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparMorning Coffee
Nearly identical
BehrCalifornia Stucco

California Stucco

Behr

Nearly identical

Venetian Portico

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Transcend

PPG

Nearly identical

Trail Dust

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Farmer'S Tan

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sand Trap

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sanded Grout

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Swiss Cream

Vista Paint

Very similar

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Apple Pie

Hirshfield's

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Morning Coffee

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Morning Coffee

#C3AB99

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAA85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Morning Coffee

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Oak Plank

Complement

Cloudless Day

Morning Coffee Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Prairie Foliage

Pop

Cattle Drive

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Plump Grape

Pop

Gamma Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Low Tide

Pop

Blueberry Festival

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Morning Coffee.

Pale Powder

Valspar · 3001-8A

#CCAF98

Ivory Brown

Valspar · 6006-1C

#BCB0A1

Pick of the Litter

Valspar · 8004-7C

#B8A59B

Hazy Earth

Valspar · 8004-18C

#CBB393

Oyster Shoal

Valspar · 8005-5D

#B7A895

Woven Jute

Valspar · 8004-14D

#C4A68C

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6093

#EEDAD1

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball · 202

#EFD6C7

Magnolia Bloom

Vista Paint · 7939

#F9F0DA

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Morning Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Morning Coffee have?
Morning Coffee by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Morning Coffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Morning Coffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Coffee are California Stucco by Behr (a near-identical match), Fall Mood by Behr (a near-identical match), Venetian Portico by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Morning Coffee'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 Morning Coffee?
Morning Coffee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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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