Turkish Coffee 6003-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5E5951, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prelude from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E5951 · 6003-2C
Turkish Coffee
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Turkish Coffee Technical Profile
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Turkish Coffee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Turkish Coffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTurkish Coffee
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPrelude
Prelude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Windgate Hill
Behr
Nearly identical
Forest Black
PPG
Nearly identical
Chiaroscuro
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sturgis Gray
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turkish Coffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turkish Coffee
#5E5951
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82885A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turkish Coffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turkish Coffee 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 Turkish Coffee.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turkish Coffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turkish Coffee have?
Turkish Coffee by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Turkish Coffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Turkish Coffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turkish Coffee are Prelude by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ironclad by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Windgate Hill by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Turkish 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 Turkish Coffee?
Turkish Coffee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Turkish Coffee's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.