Benjamin Moore

Coffeehouse Tan

CW-130

Coffeehouse Tan is a mid-tone tan with warm brown undertones and moderate saturation. Its LRV of 36.91 gives it moderate depth. It fits living rooms, libraries, or hallways where a historic tan is desired.

Grant Beige and Muslin keep the palette warm and tonal. Simply White or White Dove can be used for trim, while Kendall Charcoal adds contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-130

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Coffeehouse Tan in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Tan under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Tan under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

35°

Orange Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

25%

Muted

LRV

36.9
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#B5A083
RGB Decimal
181, 160, 131
RGB Percent
71.0%, 62.7%, 51.4%
HSL
34.8, 25.3%, 61.2%
HSV
34.8, 27.6%, 71.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.6%, 27.6%, 29.0%
YIQ
163.0, 21.9, -4.6
XYZ
35.72, 36.60, 26.66
CIE Lab
66.98, 3.17, 17.95
CIE Luv
66.98, 14.91, 23.72
Hunter Lab
60.50, 2.84, 14.03
Decimal
11903107

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