Molasses
At first glance, Molasses belongs to the beige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 10 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#74563dLRV
10.00
Molasses's Color Strip
Molasses is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip PPG1079 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Coordinating Colors
Molasses reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 10), opening up a space where Molasses encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Molasses is a dark, shaded, brown sugar brown with a gingerbread undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an accent wall. Pair it with honeyed woods and earthy stone accents.