Café CSP-210 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #54483B, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earth Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #54483B · CSP-210
Café
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Café Technical Profile
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Café in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Café in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCafé
Nearly identical
PPGEarth Brown
Earth Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Momentous Occasion
Valspar
Very similar
Deeply Rooted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Suede
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Black Bread
Kilz
Very similar
Rustic Tobacco
Behr
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Yellow Olive
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Café
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Café
#54483B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74744E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Café
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Café Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Café.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Café — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Café have?
Café by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Café in your own space before committing.
What colors match Café from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Café are Earth Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea by PPG (a very close match), Tungsten by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Café's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Café?
Café has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Café's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.