Benjamin Moore

Cup o' Java

1246

Cup o' Java by Benjamin Moore is a deep brown with noticeable red undertones, and its LRV of 11.04 places it firmly in the dark end of the spectrum. This low reflectance means it absorbs most light, producing a dense, grounded appearance on walls and cabinetry. It reads as a warm, coffee-toned brown in both natural and artificial light.

White Dove and Simply White provide strong contrast when used on trim or ceilings. Forest Floor and Blue Note offer deep-toned coordination, and Caliente can serve as a warm accent.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1246

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Cup o' Java 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 Cup o' Java under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cup o' Java under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

16°

Red Family

Lightness

36%

Dark

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

11.0

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

#6A544C

RGB Decimal

106, 84, 76

RGB Percent

41.6%, 32.9%, 29.8%

HSL

16.0, 16.5%, 35.7%

HSV

16.0, 28.3%, 41.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.8%, 28.3%, 58.4%

YIQ

89.7, 15.7, 2.1

XYZ

10.42, 9.93, 8.20

CIE Lab

37.71, 7.78, 8.13

CIE Luv

37.71, 14.09, 8.52

Hunter Lab

31.51, 5.75, 5.31

Decimal

6968396

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Cup o' Java Barista Espresso Bark Black Raisin

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Cup o' Java Chocolate Delight Velvety Chestnut Flax

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Cup o' Java Observatory Mount Etna Palace Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Cup o' Java Ivy Topiary Brinjal Boughs of Pine

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Cup o' Java Brinjal Kalamata Ripe Mulberry

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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