Benjamin Moore Light Mocha 2096-60
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| Official page: | Light Mocha 2096-60 |
| Code: | 2096-60 |
| Name: | Light Mocha |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Light Mocha?
Benjamin Moore Light Mocha 2096-60 is a pale, muted blush-beige with a soft rosy cast that keeps it from reading like a standard cream. Its light value gives walls an airy look, while the low saturation makes the color feel understated rather than noticeably pink. In warm daylight, Light Mocha can appear gently peachy and warm; cooler or dimmer light may bring out its quieter gray-beige side. It suits bedrooms, powder rooms, and living areas where a hint of color is welcome without a strong contrast. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, and brushed brass, or use deeper cocoa brown and dusty terracotta accents for more definition.
LRV of Light Mocha
Light Mocha has an LRV of 63.15% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 63.15%, 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 | #E2CFC4 |
| RGB Decimal | 226, 207, 196 |
| RGB Percent | 88.63%, 81.18%, 76.86% |
| HSV | Hue: 22° Saturation: 13.27% Value: 88.63% |
| HSL | hsl(22, 34, 83) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.41 Yellow: 13.27 Key: 11.37 |
| YIQ | Y: 211.427 I: 14.857 Q: 0.596 |
| XYZ | X: 63.639 Y: 64.781 Z: 61.361 |
| CIE Lab | L:84.371 a:4.787 b:7.854 |
| CIE Luv | L:84.371 u:11.965 v:10.723 |
| Decimal | 14864324 |
| Hunter Lab | 80.487, 0.285, 11.139 |
