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Benjamin Moore Café au Lait
CSP-290 · #A3805E · LRV ~24
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Almond Roca (~97% proximity)Café au Lait (CSP-290) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Almond Roca (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Café au Lait in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
24 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
CSP-290
HEX
#A3805E
RGB
163, 128, 94
HSL
30°, 27%, 50%
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Café au Lait FAQ
What is the LRV of Café au Lait?
Café au Lait has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Café au Lait in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Almond Roca (SW 9105), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Cinnamon Crunch (PPG1080-6), ~96% proximity; Behr: Ancient Pottery (N250-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Elegant Earth (M135), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sandpit (DE6118), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), ~94% proximity; PPG: Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~79% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Café au Lait?
The HEX code of Café au Lait (CSP-290) is #A3805E, RGB 163, 128, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.