Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse 1025

Official page:Chocolate Mousse 1025
Code:1025
Name:Chocolate Mousse
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse?

The rich hue of Benjamin Moore 1025 Chocolate Mousse exudes warmth and sophistication, creating a cozy atmosphere in any space. This deep brown tone pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore 1023 Beige Dune. For a more dramatic contrast, consider combining it with Benjamin Moore 2133 Silhouette, a deep charcoal shade that adds depth to the color palette. The earthy undertones of Benjamin Moore 1025 harmonize effortlessly with natural materials like wood and leather, bringing a sense of organic elegance to the room. Complement the luxurious feel of Chocolate Mousse with accents in shades of cream and pale taupe for a harmonious and inviting interior.

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What are Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse undertones?

The undertone of Chocolate Mousse 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D1C0AF

RGB code:

209, 192, 175

Is Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse 1025 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 30° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1025 Chocolate Mousse HSL code: 30, 27%, 75%

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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
  • 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 Chocolate Mousse

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Chocolate Mousse with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

LRV of Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse has an LRV of 53.97% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 53.97%, 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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HEX#D1C0AFCopy color code
RGB Decimal209, 192, 175Copy color code
RGB Percent81.96%, 75.29%, 68.63%Copy color code
HSVHue: 30° Saturation: 16.27% Value: 81.96%Copy color code
HSLhsl(30, 27, 75)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.13 Yellow: 16.27 Key: 18.04Copy color code
YIQY: 195.145 I: 15.593 Q: -1.694Copy color code
XYZX: 52.881 Y: 54.351 Z: 48.251Copy color code
CIE LabL:78.666 a:3.193 b:10.737Copy color code
CIE LuvL:78.666 u:11.24 v:14.924Copy color code
Decimal13746351Copy color code
Hunter Lab73.723, -0.978, 12.801Copy color code
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