Light Mocha by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #E3D0C5 · 2096-60

Light Mocha

63%LRV Value
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Light Mocha 2096-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3D0C5, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marshmallow Cocoa from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Light Mocha Technical Profile

HEX Code#E3D0C5
RGB227, 208, 197
LRV63.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Light Mocha in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Light Mocha in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreLight Mocha
Nearly identical
ValsparMarshmallow Cocoa

Marshmallow Cocoa

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pale Taupe

PPG

Nearly identical

Autumn Blush

Behr

Nearly identical

Truffles

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Malted Milk

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sandstone Quarry

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Truffles

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dried Plaster

Kilz

Nearly identical

Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pink Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Light Mocha

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Light Mocha

#E3D0C5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEA984

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Light Mocha

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ageless

Complement

Bright and Early

Light Mocha Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Evening Grove

Pop

Prairie Lily

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Kalamata

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Newport Green

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Light Mocha.

Frosted Toffee

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Soft Satin

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Malton

Benjamin Moore · 1073

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Pistachio Ice Cream

Benjamin Moore · CSP-815

#DBDABD

Almond

Benjamin Moore · CC-280

#E8DCBC

Hushed Hue

Benjamin Moore · 1520

#E3DFD0

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Light Mocha — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Light Mocha have?
Light Mocha by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Mocha in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Mocha from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Mocha are Marshmallow Cocoa by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Taupe by PPG (a near-identical match), Autumn Blush by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Mocha'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 Light Mocha?
Light Mocha has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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