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Benjamin MooreAF-175

Barista

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Barista remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#58423A

LRV

8.10

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Light Reflectance Value
8.10
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CozyGroundingMoodyRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Barista
Templeton Gray
Barista vs Templeton Gray
Barista
Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

At LRV 24 vs 8, Templeton Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Barista
Frappe
Barista vs Frappe
Barista
Frappe
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Frappe
AF-85 · LRV 69

Frappe reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 8), opening up a space where Barista encloses it.

Barista
Etruscan
Barista vs Etruscan
Barista
Etruscan
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Etruscan
AF-355 · LRV 26

At LRV 26 vs 8, Etruscan is decisively the brighter choice.

Barista
Ocean Beach
Barista vs Ocean Beach
Barista
Ocean Beach
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Ocean Beach
958 · LRV 63

At LRV 63 vs 8, Ocean Beach is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Barista
Chocolate Sundae
Barista vs Chocolate Sundae
Barista
Chocolate Sundae
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Chocolate Sundae
2113-10 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barista
Pine Cone Brown
Barista vs Pine Cone Brown
Barista
Pine Cone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Pine Cone Brown
2113-20 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Barista
Classic Brown
Barista vs Classic Brown
Barista
Classic Brown
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Classic Brown
2109-10 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Barista
Mississippi Mud
Barista vs Mississippi Mud
Barista
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Mississippi Mud
2114-20 · LRV 7

With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Aegean Teal
Barista
Aegean Teal vs Barista
Aegean Teal
Barista
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8

Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 8), opening up a space where Barista encloses it.

Barista
Blue Lace
Barista vs Blue Lace
Barista
Blue Lace
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lace
1625 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 8, Blue Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Barista
Providence Blue
Barista vs Providence Blue
Barista
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

A 11-point LRV gap (19 vs 8) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Barista
Van Courtland Blue
Barista vs Van Courtland Blue
Barista
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

Van Courtland Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 8), opening up a space where Barista encloses it.

Barista
Nocturnal Gray
Barista vs Nocturnal Gray
Barista
Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14

Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Barista
Blue Spruce
Barista vs Blue Spruce
Barista
Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17

A 9-point LRV gap (17 vs 8) makes Blue Spruce the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Barista
Hearthstone Brown
Barista vs Hearthstone Brown
Barista
Hearthstone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Hearthstone Brown
2109-20 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Barista
French Press
Barista vs French Press
Barista
French Press
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
French Press
AF-170 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barista
Cowboy Boots
Barista vs Cowboy Boots
Barista
Cowboy Boots
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Cowboy Boots
1015 · LRV 15

A 7-point LRV gap (15 vs 8) makes Cowboy Boots the marginally brighter of the two.

Barista
Fresh Brew
Barista vs Fresh Brew
Barista
Fresh Brew
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Fresh Brew
1232 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Barista
Classic Brown
Barista vs Classic Brown
Barista
Classic Brown
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Classic Brown
2109-10 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Barista
Tarpley Brown
Barista vs Tarpley Brown
Barista
Tarpley Brown
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Tarpley Brown
CW-170 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Barista
Espresso Bark
Barista vs Espresso Bark
Barista
Espresso Bark
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bark
CSP-390 · LRV 8

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Appalachian Brown
Barista
Appalachian Brown vs Barista
Appalachian Brown
Barista
Benjamin Moore
Appalachian Brown
2115-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barista
Tudor Brown
Barista vs Tudor Brown
Barista
Tudor Brown
Benjamin Moore
Barista
AF-175 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Tudor Brown
HC-185 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#58423A
RGB88, 66, 58
HSL16° 21% 29%
CMYK0 25 34 65
CIE LabL: 30.1 a: 8.2 b: 8.5
XYZX: 0.07 Y: 0.06 Z: 0.05