Caffeine
Behr's Caffeine is a greige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#8a796aLRV
20.46
Caffeine in Rooms
Follow Caffeine from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Living Room Photos
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Caffeine (N210-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 20.5 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Deep Caffeine walls anchor the living room with sophisticated drama.
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Living room walls painted in moody Caffeine create intimate ambiance.
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Rich Caffeine hue transforms the living room into a cozy retreat.
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1 Misc Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Caffeine (N210-5) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Dramatic Caffeine walls provide striking contrast against light-colored trim.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Caffeine (N210-5) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Bathroom walls in bold Caffeine deliver unexpected depth and character.
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Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (26 vs 20) makes Art District the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (20 vs 12) makes Caffeine the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 64 vs 20, Absolute Zero is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr Caffeine N210-5 is a warm and inviting hue that exudes sophistication and elegance. This rich coffee-inspired color pairs beautifully with complementary shades such as Behr Swiss Coffee W-B-700 for a timeless and classic look. For a modern twist, consider pairing Behr Caffeine N210-5 with the crisp and fresh tones of Behr Equestrian Green N370-6. To create a cozy and inviting space, combine Behr Caffeine N210-5 with soft neutrals like Behr Sculptor Clay PPU5-8. 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