ColorplanBenjamin Moore Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 35.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C29B63 |
| RGB | 194, 155, 99 |
| HSL | 35°, 44%, 57% |
About Coffeehouse Ochre
Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 36, Coffeehouse Ochre 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 Coffeehouse Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Sandy Valley (1112), it's warmer.
How Coffeehouse Ochre changes with the light
Coffeehouse Ochre 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
Coffeehouse Ochre's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Coffeehouse Ochre 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 Coffeehouse Ochre can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Coffeehouse Ochre will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Coffeehouse Ochre in real homes
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Coffeehouse Ochre 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Coffeehouse Ochre questions
What undertone does Coffeehouse Ochre have?
Coffeehouse Ochre has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Coffeehouse Ochre's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Coffeehouse Ochre a light or dark color?
Coffeehouse Ochre has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Coffeehouse Ochre 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 Coffeehouse Ochre in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Coffeehouse Ochre?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Coffeehouse Ochre's undertone.
Where does Coffeehouse Ochre work best?
Coffeehouse Ochre works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 36, Coffeehouse Ochre 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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