Ref. #51392E · CW-165
Coffeehouse Chocolate
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coffeehouse Chocolate Technical Profile
What color is Coffeehouse Chocolate? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #51392E. Colors similar to Coffeehouse Chocolate include Behr Chocolate Sparkle, Vista Paint Jeff's Java, Dutch Boy Western Brown. Coffeehouse Chocolate has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 5, Coffeehouse Chocolate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Coffeehouse Chocolate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Coffeehouse Chocolate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coffeehouse Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coffeehouse Chocolate
#51392E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B6447
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coffeehouse Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coffeehouse Chocolate 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 Coffeehouse Chocolate.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coffeehouse Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coffeehouse Chocolate have?
Coffeehouse Chocolate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Coffeehouse Chocolate from other brands?
The closest matches are Chocolate Sparkle by Behr (#503A31), Jeff's Java by Vista Paint (#523C32), Western Brown by Dutch Boy (#53372C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Coffeehouse Chocolate?
Coffeehouse Chocolate has an LRV of 4.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coffeehouse Chocolate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.