Swiss Coffee
Swiss Coffee is a beige paint color from Behr, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its beige and yellow classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#f1ede0LRV
84.45
Swiss Coffee in Rooms
Follow Swiss Coffee from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 23 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
In cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, the most interesting quality of Swiss Coffee (12) may be the way it responds to countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. Its yellow undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Swiss Coffee brighten the entire workspace.
@refreshedandrefurbishedmb
Soft Swiss Coffee cabinetry brings warmth and light to this kitchen.
@refreshedandrefurbishedmb
Cabinetry in Swiss Coffee offers timeless elegance for any kitchen style.
@michelle_h._miles
Shaker-style cabinets painted in Swiss Coffee create a clean, timeless kitchen aesthetic.
@michelle_h._miles
Upper and lower cabinets in Swiss Coffee complement stainless steel appliances beautifully.
@michelle_h._miles
3 Bedroom Photos
Swiss Coffee (12) brings its beige character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Walls dressed in Swiss Coffee enhance the ornate molding in this Victorian bedroom.
@briebuilds
An accent wall painted Swiss Coffee grounds the bedroom's traditional furnishings perfectly.
@thecedarsidelife
Textured walls in Swiss Coffee pair with macramé and natural wood in this bedroom.
@boholifestyles.14
5 Living Room Photos
These 5 living room images show how Swiss Coffee (12) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. Its yellow undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Neutral Swiss Coffee walls let the fireplace mantel become the room's focal point.
@eatlovebuild
Crown molding stands out against Swiss Coffee walls in this sophisticated living room.
@eatlovebuild
Trim and wainscoting contrast sharply with Swiss Coffee walls in this elegant space.
@eatlovebuild
Large windows flood this Swiss Coffee living room with soft, natural light daily.
@faith.and.farmhouse
Hardwood floors gleam against Swiss Coffee walls throughout this open living room.
@carynhewlett
1 House Photo
Swiss Coffee (12) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
The home's exterior siding in Swiss Coffee provides subtle warmth and curb appeal.
@phillipsflips
8 Misc Photos
8 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Swiss Coffee (12) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Textured drywall painted Swiss Coffee creates depth without overwhelming the small room.
@nest_on_nightingale
1 Home Office Photo
1 home office image trace Swiss Coffee (12) through the transition between focused work and the rest of the home. Its place within BEHR® Designer Collection hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Desk and shelving painted Swiss Coffee keep this home office calm and focused.
@tfrugs.co
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 87 and 84, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
The hue Swiss Coffee by Behr, known as color 12, is a versatile and timeless off-white. Its neutral undertones make it a perfect choice for creating a clean and sophisticated aesthetic. Swiss Coffee pairs effortlessly with soft blush pink accents for a gentle and inviting look, while deep navy blue accents provide a modern and sophisticated contrast. 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