Mocha Café 8655 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8A7268, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Lion Brown from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A7268 · 8655
Mocha Café
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mocha Café Technical Profile
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Mocha Café in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mocha Café in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMocha Café
Nearly identical
ValsparSea Lion Brown
Sea Lion Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leather Bound
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Derby Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Riverbank
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elkhound
Behr
Very similar
Dutch Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pelican Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mocha Café
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mocha Café
#8A7268
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A89F7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mocha Café
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mocha Café 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Mocha Café.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mocha Café — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mocha Café have?
Mocha Café by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Mocha Café in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mocha Café from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mocha Café are Sea Lion Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Leather Bound by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Derby Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mocha Café'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 Café?
Mocha Café has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.4, 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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Why Mocha Café's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.