Mocha Latte
PPU5-04 · Behr
LRV 17 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Maple Shadows (1022) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 17.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #827060 |
| RGB | 130, 112, 96 |
| HSL | 28°, 15%, 44% |
About Mocha Latte
Mocha Latte (PPU5-04) is a very dark beige from Behr with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 17, Mocha Latte absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mocha Latte's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Dark Granite (780F-6), it's lighter and warmer.
How Mocha Latte changes with the light
Mocha Latte has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Mocha Latte's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mocha Latte will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Mocha Latte close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mocha Latte will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Mocha Latte in real homes
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Mocha Latte equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Beachcomber (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Mocha Latte questions
What undertone does Mocha Latte have?
Mocha Latte has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mocha Latte's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mocha Latte a light or dark color?
Mocha Latte has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Mocha Latte absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mocha Latte in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Maple Shadows 1022 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mocha Latte?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Mocha Latte's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Mocha Latte work best?
Mocha Latte works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Mocha Latte absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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