Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Chocolate CW-165

Official page:Coffeehouse Chocolate CW-165
Code:CW-165
Name:Coffeehouse Chocolate
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Chocolate?

Step into a cozy retreat with Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Chocolate (CW-165) enveloping your walls. This rich and inviting hue evokes warmth and sophistication, perfect for intimate spaces like a luxurious living room or a decadent bedroom. The deep tones of Coffeehouse Chocolate create a sense of comfort and opulence, making it an ideal choice for creating a sumptuous ambiance. Whether you're looking to add a touch of elegance to a study or a touch of drama to a dining room, this color will transform any space into a haven of indulgence. Let Coffeehouse Chocolate (CW-165) be the canvas for your imagination, infusing your home with a sense of style and luxury that is both inviting and mesmerizing.

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What are Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Chocolate undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

#50382D

RGB code:

80, 56, 45

Is Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Chocolate CW-165 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 19° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-165 Coffeehouse Chocolate HSL code: 19, 28%, 25%

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.
  • Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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 Coffeehouse Chocolate

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

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

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

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 Coffeehouse Chocolate with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 199, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Coffeehouse Chocolate

Coffeehouse Chocolate has an LRV of 6.61% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 6.61%, 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#50382DCopy color code
RGB Decimal80, 56, 45Copy color code
RGB Percent31.37%, 21.96%, 17.65%Copy color code
HSVHue: 19° Saturation: 43.75% Value: 31.37%Copy color code
HSLhsl(19, 28, 25)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.0 Yellow: 43.75 Key: 68.63Copy color code
YIQY: 61.922 I: 17.836 Q: 1.654Copy color code
XYZX: 5.196 Y: 4.724 Z: 3.12Copy color code
CIE LabL:25.932 a:9.024 b:11.096Copy color code
CIE LuvL:25.932 u:15.344 v:9.914Copy color code
Decimal5257261Copy color code
Hunter Lab21.734, 4.642, 6.702Copy color code
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