Frappe (VR083A)
A warm, coffee-inspired taupe. Medium depth with earthy character. The name says it all: the color of a perfectly blended iced coffee. Grounding without being dark, warm without being yellow.
About Valspar Frappe
Frappe (VR083A) is a taupe from Valspar's collection with an LRV of 33 and warm taupe undertones. A warm, coffee-inspired taupe. Medium depth with earthy character. The name says it all: the color of a perfectly blended iced coffee. Grounding without being dark, warm without being yellow.
Frappe is a deeper color with an LRV of 33, meaning it absorbs more light than it reflects. This gives it real drama and sophistication. It works well on accent walls, exterior siding, front doors, cabinets, and architectural features where you want a bold statement. In a full room application, make sure you have adequate lighting and use bright white trim to prevent the space from feeling too dark.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Frappe has an LRV of 33, placing it in the medium-dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Frappe has warm taupe undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A warm, coffee-inspired taupe. Medium depth with earthy character. The name says it all: the color of a perfectly blended iced coffee. Grounding without being dark, warm without being yellow. Warm undertones like these pair naturally with other warm elements: honey-toned wood floors, brass and gold hardware, cream-colored textiles, and warm-toned furnishings. They can clash with strongly cool elements like icy blue accents or chrome fixtures, though the effect depends on the strength of the undertone.
Lighting Behavior
The taupe warmth is consistent. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, earthy mid-tone. In dim rooms, it deepens gracefully. The warmth keeps it inviting in any lighting condition.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Frappe with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Frappe
Valspar recommends Frappe for: living room, bedroom, dining room, office, accent wall.
On an accent wall, Frappe creates a focal point that draws the eye and adds visual depth to the room. Pair it with a lighter color on the remaining walls for the best contrast.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Valspar Frappe from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Kingsport Gray is the closest BM match. Both are warm taupes at similar depth.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Sherwin Williams Matches
Mega Greige is slightly grayer. Frappe is slightly browner.
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The closest Sherwin Williams match for Valspar Frappe is Mega Greige (SW 7031) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Mega Greige is slightly grayer. Frappe is slightly browner. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Frappe has warm taupe undertones. A warm, coffee-inspired taupe. Medium depth with earthy character. The name says it all: the color of a perfectly blended iced coffee. Grounding without being dark, warm without being yellow. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Frappe (VR083A) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33, which puts it in the medium-dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 33, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Frappe leans warm. The warm taupe undertones give it a cozy, inviting quality. It pairs naturally with other warm elements like wood tones, brass hardware, and cream textiles. In north-facing rooms, the warmth is especially welcoming.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.