Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha CSP-350

Official page:Whipped Mocha CSP-350
Code:CSP-350
Name:Whipped Mocha
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha?

The Benjamin Moore CSP-350 Whipped Mocha is a warm and inviting hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. Pairing well with crisp whites and soft creams, this versatile color creates a cozy and elegant atmosphere. When combined with accents in deep charcoal or muted sage, CSP-350 Whipped Mocha adds depth and richness to the room. The earthy tones of CSP-350 Whipped Mocha make it an excellent choice for creating a calming and harmonious color scheme in living rooms, bedrooms, or offices. Whether used as a main wall color or in furniture and decor accents, CSP-350 Whipped Mocha brings a timeless and stylish look to any interior.

Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha reviews

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What are Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha undertones?

Whipped Mocha has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#B59C8D

RGB code:

181, 156, 141

Is Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha CSP-350 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 23°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

CSP-350 Whipped Mocha HSL code: 23, 21%, 63%

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.

How light temperature affects Whipped Mocha

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 Whipped Mocha:

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 Whipped Mocha with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.

LRV of Whipped Mocha

Whipped Mocha has an LRV of 35.44% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 35.44%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#B59C8DCopy color code
RGB Decimal181, 156, 141Copy color code
RGB Percent70.98%, 61.18%, 55.29%Copy color code
HSVHue: 23° Saturation: 22.1% Value: 70.98%Copy color code
HSLhsl(23, 21, 63)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.81 Yellow: 22.1 Key: 29.02Copy color code
YIQY: 161.765 I: 19.718 Q: 0.62Copy color code
XYZX: 35.752 Y: 35.525 Z: 30.166Copy color code
CIE LabL:66.155 a:6.813 b:11.266Copy color code
CIE LuvL:66.155 u:16.45 v:14.396Copy color code
Decimal11902093Copy color code
Hunter Lab59.603, 2.766, 11.714Copy color code
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