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Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain

1253 · #5F4E4B · LRV 8.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Café Noir is a 97% match

Fresco Urbain (1253) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate pink undertone. Its LRV is about 8.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Café Noir (97% match).

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LRV

8.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Pink · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

1253

HEX

#5F4E4B

RGB

95, 78, 75

HSL

9°, 12%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Fresco Urbain FAQ

What undertone does Fresco Urbain have?

Fresco Urbain is a deep brown with a moderate pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Fresco Urbain?

Fresco Urbain has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Fresco Urbain in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Café Noir (DEBN14), 97%; PPG: Chocolate Pretzel (PPG1017-7), 97%; Glidden: Chocolate Pretzel (PPG1017-7), 97%; Behr: Chocolate Soul (MQ1-58), 95%; Valspar: Hunting Boots (1001-9A), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Chateau Brown (SW 7510), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Otter (HGSW6041), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Fresco Urbain?

The HEX code of Fresco Urbain (1253) is #5F4E4B, RGB 95, 78, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.