Morning Coffee 2005-10A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C3AB99, estimated 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.
Valspar · #C3AB99 · 2005-10A
Morning Coffee
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Morning Coffee Technical Profile
HEX Code#C3AB99
RGB195, 171, 153
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Morning Coffee
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morning Coffee
#C3AB99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morning Coffee
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morning Coffee Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Morning Coffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Coffee are California Stucco by Behr (a close digital match), Fall Mood by Behr (a close digital match), Venetian Portico by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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