ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cafe Royal (1130) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Latte (SW 6108), Farrow & Ball Entrance Hall Pink (No.61) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 40.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C5A485 |
| RGB | 197, 164, 133 |
| HSL | 29°, 36%, 65% |
About Cafe Royal
Cafe Royal (1130) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 40, Cafe Royal has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cafe Royal'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 Hidden Oaks (1129), it's darker.
How Cafe Royal changes with the light
Cafe Royal 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 Royal's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cafe Royal 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 Royal can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cafe Royal will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cafe Royal in real homes
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Cafe Royal 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Fake Tan (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cafe Royal questions
What undertone does Cafe Royal have?
Cafe Royal has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cafe Royal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cafe Royal a light or dark color?
Cafe Royal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Cafe Royal has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cafe Royal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Entrance Hall Pink No.61 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cafe Royal?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cafe Royal's undertone.
Where does Cafe Royal work best?
Cafe Royal works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Cafe Royal has visible color without darkening a room much.
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