Mexican Hot Chocolate CSP-1080 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8C5D2C, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Clay from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C5D2C · CSP-1080
Mexican Hot Chocolate
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mexican Hot Chocolate Technical Profile
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Mexican Hot Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mexican Hot 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 MooreMexican Hot Chocolate
Very similar
BehrDesert Clay
Desert Clay
Behr
Very similar
Ochre Brown
RAL
Very similar
Coconut Husk
Valspar
Very similar
Leather Bound
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rodeo Roundup
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Ginger
PPG
Very similar
Pinecone Path
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sahara Wind
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mexican Hot Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mexican Hot Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Hot Chocolate are Desert Clay by Behr (a very close match), Nugget Gold by Behr (a very close match), Ochre Brown by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mexican Hot 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 Mexican Hot Chocolate?
Mexican Hot Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, 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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