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Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean

CSP-30 · #3C3331 · LRV ~3.6

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Black Bean (~96% proximity)

Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is a warm black from Benjamin Moore with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Black Bean (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Espresso Bean in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-30

HEX

#3C3331

RGB

60, 51, 49

HSL

11°, 10%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Espresso Bean FAQ

What undertone does Espresso Bean have?

Espresso Bean is a warm black with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Espresso Bean?

Espresso Bean has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Espresso Bean in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (SW 6006), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (HGSW6006), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Fired Earth (6011-1), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bistre Pigment (DEBN13), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~90% proximity; Behr: Off Broadway (MQ1-35), ~89% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~88% 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 Espresso Bean?

The HEX code of Espresso Bean (CSP-30) is #3C3331, RGB 60, 51, 49. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.