Café au Lait CSP-290 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A3805E, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Knubby Burlap from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3805E · CSP-290
Café au Lait
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Café au Lait Technical Profile
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Café au Lait in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Café au Lait 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 au Lait
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyKnubby Burlap
Knubby Burlap
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Almond Roca
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sandpit
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Outdoor Land
Behr
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Café au Lait
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Café au Lait
#A3805E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Café au Lait
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Café au Lait 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 au Lait.
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 au Lait — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Café au Lait have?
Café au Lait by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 au Lait in your own space before committing.
What colors match Café au Lait from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Café au Lait are Knubby Burlap by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Almond Roca by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cinnamon Crunch by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Café au Lait'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 au Lait?
Café au Lait has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Café au Lait's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.