Ref. #8C5D2C · CSP-1080
Mexican Hot Chocolate
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mexican Hot Chocolate Technical Profile
What color is Mexican Hot Chocolate? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #8C5D2C. Colors similar to Mexican Hot Chocolate include Behr Desert Clay, Behr Nugget Gold. Mexican Hot Chocolate has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Mexican Hot Chocolate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Mexican Hot Chocolate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mexican Hot Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Hot Chocolate
#8C5D2C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9A51
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Hot Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican Hot 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 Mexican Hot Chocolate.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mexican Hot Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Hot Chocolate have?
Mexican Hot Chocolate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Mexican Hot Chocolate from other brands?
The closest matches are Desert Clay by Behr (#955F2B), Nugget Gold by Behr (#876135), Ochre Brown by RAL (#955F20). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mexican Hot Chocolate?
Mexican Hot Chocolate has an LRV of 13.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mexican Hot Chocolate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.