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Benjamin Moore Café Mocha 2099-50

Café Mocha

Benjamin Moore

2099-50

About Café Mocha by Benjamin Moore

Café Mocha 2099-50 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 43% and hue near 16° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 42.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c5a99f

RGB: 197, 169, 159

Hue16°

Saturation25%

Lightness70%

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These are close matches to Café Mocha from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Café Mocha looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Café Mocha 2099-50 a warm or cool color?
Café Mocha by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Café Mocha?
Café Mocha sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 16°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Café Mocha?
Brightness is about 43%. Saturation is around 25%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 16°. The hex value is #c5a99f. The RGB value is 197, 169, 159.
Is Café Mocha better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Café Mocha has brightness around 43%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Café Mocha?
You can match Café Mocha with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Café Mocha work best in a home?
Café Mocha works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Café Mocha compare to a pure white paint?
Café Mocha is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Café Mocha in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Café Mocha in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Café Mocha. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Café Mocha. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.