ColorplanBenjamin Moore Espresso Bark (CSP-390) is a very dark red with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Turkish Coffee (SW 6076) and Farrow & Ball Mahogany (No.36). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 6.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #54423B |
| RGB | 84, 66, 59 |
| HSL | 17°, 17%, 28% |
About Espresso Bark
Espresso Bark (CSP-390) is a very dark red from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 6, Espresso Bark 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 Espresso Bark's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Mississippi Mud (2114-20), it's warmer.
How Espresso Bark changes with the light
Espresso Bark is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Espresso Bark will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Espresso Bark will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Espresso Bark from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Espresso Bark will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Espresso Bark in real homes
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Espresso Bark 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
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Dark Clove (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Espresso Bark questions
What undertone does Espresso Bark have?
Espresso Bark has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Espresso Bark's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Espresso Bark a light or dark color?
Espresso Bark has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Espresso Bark absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Espresso Bark in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Turkish Coffee SW 6076 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Espresso Bark?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Espresso Bark's undertone.
Where does Espresso Bark work best?
Espresso Bark works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Espresso Bark absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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