Coffeehouse Chocolate CW-165 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #51392E, estimated LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Sparkle from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #51392E · CW-165
Coffeehouse Chocolate
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coffeehouse Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#51392E
RGB81, 57, 46
Estimated LRV4.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Coffeehouse Chocolate
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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
Digital 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
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Coffeehouse Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coffeehouse Chocolate have?
Coffeehouse Chocolate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Coffeehouse Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coffeehouse Chocolate are Chocolate Sparkle by Behr (a close digital match), Jeff’s Java by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Western Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Coffeehouse Chocolate'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 Coffeehouse Chocolate?
Coffeehouse Chocolate has a estimated lightness value of 4.9, 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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