Coffee Date
- $77 Gallon
- $3 Swatch
No cream, no sugar. Like a bold, complex dark roast, this rich brown is a color that will spark a conversation.
Coffee Date Gallons are available in both Wall Paint (Eggshell) and Trim Paint (Semi-gloss). Not sure yet? Sample it first with our Peel & Stick Swatches.
Zero Voc*
Superior Coverage
Greenguard Gold Certified
Washable & Scrubbable
Ultra Low Odor
Self Priming
Coffee Date is a rich, complex brown with the depth of a dark roast. This is a bold, saturated color that reads sophisticated and modern rather than rustic, bringing genuine drama and coziness to a space. The warm undertone gives it a grounded richness, and a subtle cool complexity keeps it from tipping into red or dated territory.
At an LRV of 8, Coffee Date is a genuinely deep, light-absorbing color that creates an enveloping, intentional feel. What sets it apart is its movement through the day: in warm, direct light it reads as a full, chocolatey brown, while in cooler or indirect light it can reveal subtle navy or plum undertones, which is exactly what keeps this brown feeling current. As a deep color, plan for two coats for the richest, most even result, and prime bare or previously light surfaces first.
The warm, complex base pairs beautifully with creamy whites, natural wood, warm metals, and soft greiges, and reviewers note it looks striking beside a paler neutral like Penthouse. Coffee Date excels on accent walls, in bedrooms, dining rooms, home offices, powder rooms, and bathrooms where a cozy, dramatic statement is the goal. A reviewer even found it made a small bedroom feel larger, not smaller. For trim, run Snow Day or Timeless alongside it to sharpen the contrast.
Best for: Accent walls, bedrooms, dining rooms, home offices, powder rooms, bathrooms
Pairs best with: Snow Day (cool white trim), Timeless (off-white), Penthouse (pale greige), natural wood accents
Color family: Brown
Undertone detail: Warm with subtle cool complexity; can reveal navy or plum notes, which keeps it from reading red or dated
LRV interpretation: 8, a deep, light-absorbing value for a rich, enveloping result. Plan for two coats and prime light or bare surfaces first
Lighting guidance: Warm, direct light: full chocolate brown. Cool or indirect light: reveals subtle navy or plum undertones
Finish recommendation: Eggshell for walls; Semi-Gloss for trim, doors, and cabinets for a crisp, high-contrast boundary
Complementary Clare colors: Snow Day, Timeless, Penthouse, Dirty Chai, Irony
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