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Behr Caffeine

N210-5 · #8A796A · LRV 20.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe is a 99% match

Caffeine (N210-5) is a dark brown from Behr with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 20.1 (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 Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe (99% match).

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LRV

20.1 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Caffeine in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (SW 7039), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039), 99%; Glidden: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), 98%; PPG: Thunderbird (PPG1021-5), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Medium Roast (DEBN33), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235), 97%; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 95%. 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 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.