ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cafe au Lait (CSP-290) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 23.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A27F5D |
| RGB | 162, 127, 93 |
| HSL | 30°, 27%, 50% |
About Cafe au Lait
Cafe au Lait (CSP-290) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 24, Cafe au Lait absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cafe au Lait'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 Fairmont Gold (1071), it's cooler and more muted.
How Cafe au Lait changes with the light
Cafe au Lait has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Cafe au Lait's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cafe au Lait will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Cafe au Lait can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cafe au Lait will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cafe au Lait in real homes
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Cafe au Lait 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Redend Point (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Marmelo (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.0
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cafe au Lait questions
What undertone does Cafe au Lait have?
Cafe au Lait has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cafe au Lait's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cafe au Lait a light or dark color?
Cafe au Lait has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Cafe au Lait absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Cafe au Lait in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 10.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cafe au Lait?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cafe au Lait's undertone.
Where does Cafe au Lait work best?
Cafe au Lait works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Cafe au Lait absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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