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Behr Kaffee

MQ2-49 · #816D5A · LRV 16.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Maple Shadows is a 98% match

Kaffee (MQ2-49) is a dark brown from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 16.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Maple Shadows (98% match).

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LRV

16.3 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ2-49

HEX

#816D5A

RGB

129, 109, 90

HSL

29°, 18%, 43%

Family

Browns

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Kaffee FAQ

What undertone does Kaffee have?

Kaffee is a dark brown with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Kaffee?

Kaffee has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Kaffee in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Maple Shadows (1022), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Tiki Hut (SW 7509), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tiki Hut (HGSW7509), 97%; Glidden: Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Alpine Chamoisee (DEBN39), 96%; PPG: Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6), 96%; Valspar: Scented Candle (2006-9B), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Kaffee?

The HEX code of Kaffee (MQ2-49) is #816D5A, RGB 129, 109, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.