Benjamin Moore

Espresso Bark

CSP-390

Espresso Bark is a deep, dark brown with warm undertones that read clearly at close range. With an LRV of 8.18, it absorbs a significant amount of light, making it best suited for well-lit rooms or controlled accent applications. Its low reflectance creates strong contrast against lighter surfaces.

This shade performs well in dining areas, libraries, or living rooms where a pronounced dark tone is needed. Recommended same-brand pairings include Benjamin Moore White Dove, Simply White, Hale Navy, Manchester Tan, and Stone House.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-390

Collection

Color Stories

Espresso Bark 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 Espresso Bark under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Espresso Bark under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

17°

Red Family

Lightness

28%

Dark

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

8.2

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

#54423B

RGB Decimal

84, 66, 59

RGB Percent

32.9%, 25.9%, 23.1%

HSL

16.8, 17.5%, 28.0%

HSV

16.8, 29.8%, 32.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.4%, 29.8%, 67.1%

YIQ

70.6, 13.0, 1.6

XYZ

6.39, 6.10, 4.98

CIE Lab

29.66, 6.56, 7.20

CIE Luv

29.66, 11.15, 7.02

Hunter Lab

24.69, 4.46, 4.32

Decimal

5521979

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Espresso Bark Otter Appalachian Brown Night Shade

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Espresso Bark Andy's Deck Swing Brown Seaside Sand

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Espresso Bark New Providence Navy Black Satin Chivalry

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Espresso Bark Night Owl Brinjal Boughs of Pine

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Espresso Bark Brinjal Dark Purple 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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Barista

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Classic Brown

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Otter Brown

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