Benjamin Moore Cappuccino 2096-50
| Official page: | Cappuccino 2096-50 |
| Code: | 2096-50 |
| Name: | Cappuccino |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Cappuccino?
Invite warmth and sophistication into your space with Benjamin Moore Cappuccino 2096-50. This luxurious hue, reminiscent of a rich cup of coffee, creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices. Cappuccino's versatile tones make it an excellent choice for both traditional and modern interiors, adding a touch of elegance and depth to any room. Let Benjamin Moore 2096-50 Cappuccino envelop your space in timeless charm and understated luxury.
Benjamin Moore Cappuccino reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Cappuccino undertones?
The undertone of Cappuccino can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#CAAFA1
RGB code:
202, 175, 161
Is Benjamin Moore Cappuccino 2096-50 cool or warm?
With a hue of 20° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2096-50 Cappuccino HSL code: 20, 28%, 71%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Cappuccino
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cappuccino:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2096-50
Cappuccino
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cappuccino with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Cappuccino
Cappuccino has an LRV of 44.81% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 44.81%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CAAFA1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 175, 161 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 68.63%, 63.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 20° Saturation: 20.3% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 28, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.37 Yellow: 20.3 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 181.477 I: 20.588 Q: 1.355 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.12 Y: 45.791 Z: 40.118 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.41 a:7.517 b:10.775 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.41 u:17.507 v:13.946 | |
| Decimal | 13283233 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.669, 3.235, 12.218 |
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