Coffeehouse Chocolate CW-165 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #51392E, 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.
Ref. #51392E · CW-165
Coffeehouse Chocolate
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coffeehouse Chocolate Technical Profile
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Coffeehouse Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coffeehouse Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCoffeehouse Chocolate
Nearly identical
BehrChocolate Sparkle
Chocolate Sparkle
Behr
Nearly identical
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Western Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Turkish Coffee
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Burnt Clay
Kilz
Visible difference
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coffeehouse Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coffeehouse Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coffeehouse Chocolate are Chocolate Sparkle by Behr (a near-identical match), Jeff’s Java by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Western Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.