ColorplanBenjamin Moore Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is a very dark black with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 3. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Bean (SW 6006). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 3.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3B3230 |
| RGB | 59, 50, 48 |
| HSL | 11°, 10%, 21% |
About Espresso Bean
Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 3, Espresso Bean 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 Bean'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 Bucktrout Brown (CW-180), it's lighter.
How Espresso Bean changes with the light
Espresso Bean 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 Bean will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Espresso Bean 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 Bean from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Espresso Bean will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Espresso Bean in real homes
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Espresso Bean 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 2.2
Also close: Black Magic (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Paean Black (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Limousine Leather (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Espresso Bean questions
What undertone does Espresso Bean have?
Espresso Bean has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Espresso Bean's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Espresso Bean a light or dark color?
Espresso Bean has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 3, Espresso Bean 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 Bean in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean SW 6006 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Espresso Bean?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Espresso Bean's undertone.
Where does Espresso Bean work best?
Espresso Bean works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 3, Espresso Bean absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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