ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light Mocha (2096-60) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057), Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). 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 | Pink |
| LRV | 64.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2CFC4 |
| RGB | 226, 207, 196 |
| HSL | 22°, 34%, 83% |
About Light Mocha
Light Mocha (2096-60) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 65, Light Mocha has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Mocha'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Southern Comfort (2095-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light Mocha changes with the light
Light Mocha has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Light Mocha's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Light Mocha will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Light Mocha close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Light Mocha will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Light Mocha in real homes
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Light Mocha 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 1.5
Also close: Romance (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Calamine (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light Mocha questions
What undertone does Light Mocha have?
Light Mocha has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Mocha's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Light Mocha a light or dark color?
Light Mocha has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Light Mocha has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Light Mocha in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light Mocha?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Light Mocha's undertone.
Where does Light Mocha work best?
Light Mocha works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 65, Light Mocha has visible color without darkening a room much.
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