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Behr Caffeine

N210-5 · #8A796A · LRV ~20.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe (~99% proximity)

Caffeine (N210-5) is a dark brown from Behr with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Caffeine in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20.1 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

N210-5

HEX

#8A796A

RGB

138, 121, 106

HSL

28°, 13%, 48%

Family

Browns

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Caffeine FAQ

What undertone does Caffeine have?

Caffeine is a dark brown with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Caffeine?

Caffeine has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.1 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Caffeine in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (SW 7039), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), ~98% proximity; PPG: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Medium Roast (DEBN33), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Caffeine?

The HEX code of Caffeine (N210-5) is #8A796A, RGB 138, 121, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.