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Benjamin Moore Espresso Bean

CSP-30 · #3C3331 · LRV 3.6

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Black Bean is a 96% match

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

Compare Espresso Bean with other brands

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LRV

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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