ColorplanBenjamin Moore Coffeehouse Tan (CW-130) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Latte (SW 6108), Farrow & Ball Buff (No.20) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-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 | 36.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B5A083 |
| RGB | 181, 160, 131 |
| HSL | 35°, 25%, 61% |
About Coffeehouse Tan
Coffeehouse Tan (CW-130) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 37, Coffeehouse Tan 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 Tan'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. It's very close to Wild Mushroom (CC-336); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Coffeehouse Tan changes with the light
Coffeehouse Tan 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 Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Coffeehouse Tan 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 Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Coffeehouse Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Coffeehouse Tan in real homes
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Coffeehouse Tan 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 2.0
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Coffeehouse Tan questions
What undertone does Coffeehouse Tan have?
Coffeehouse Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Coffeehouse Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Coffeehouse Tan a light or dark color?
Coffeehouse Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Coffeehouse Tan 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 Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Buff No.20 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Coffeehouse Tan?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Coffeehouse Tan's undertone.
Where does Coffeehouse Tan work best?
Coffeehouse Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 37, Coffeehouse Tan 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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