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Benjamin MooreCSP-30

Espresso Bean

Espresso Bean is a genuinely dark Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#3B3230

LRV

5.51

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Light Reflectance Value
5.51
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CozyGroundingMoodyRich
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Espresso Bean
Icicle
Espresso Bean vs Icicle
Espresso Bean
Icicle
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Icicle
OC-60 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 6, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.

Espresso Bean
Sonnet
Espresso Bean vs Sonnet
Espresso Bean
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Sonnet
AF-55 · LRV 70

Sonnet reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 6), opening up a space where Espresso Bean encloses it.

Espresso Bean
Gotham
Espresso Bean vs Gotham
Espresso Bean
Gotham
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Gotham
CSP-385 · LRV 22

Gotham reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 6), opening up a space where Espresso Bean encloses it.

Espresso Bean
Skipping Stone
Espresso Bean vs Skipping Stone
Espresso Bean
Skipping Stone
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Skipping Stone
CSP-155 · LRV 62

Skipping Stone reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 6), opening up a space where Espresso Bean encloses it.

Similar Colors

Espresso Bean
Wenge
Espresso Bean vs Wenge
Espresso Bean
Wenge
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Wenge
AF-180 · LRV 5

With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bittersweet Chocolate
Espresso Bean
Bittersweet Chocolate vs Espresso Bean
Bittersweet Chocolate
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Bittersweet Chocolate
2114-10 · LRV 5
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Black Bean Soup
Espresso Bean
Black Bean Soup vs Espresso Bean
Black Bean Soup
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Black Bean Soup
2130-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

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

Espresso Bean
Night Shade
Espresso Bean vs Night Shade
Espresso Bean
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

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

Complementary Colors

Aegean Teal
Espresso Bean
Aegean Teal vs Espresso Bean
Aegean Teal
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 6), opening up a space where Espresso Bean encloses it.

Blue Lace
Espresso Bean
Blue Lace vs Espresso Bean
Blue Lace
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lace
1625 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

At LRV 66 vs 6, Blue Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Espresso Bean
Providence Blue
Espresso Bean vs Providence Blue
Espresso Bean
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

At LRV 19 vs 6, Providence Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Espresso Bean
Van Courtland Blue
Espresso Bean vs Van Courtland Blue
Espresso Bean
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

Van Courtland Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 6), opening up a space where Espresso Bean encloses it.

Espresso Bean
Nocturnal Gray
Espresso Bean vs Nocturnal Gray
Espresso Bean
Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14

Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Spruce
Espresso Bean
Blue Spruce vs Espresso Bean
Blue Spruce
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

A 11-point LRV gap (17 vs 6) makes Blue Spruce the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Espresso Bean
Tucker Chocolate
Espresso Bean vs Tucker Chocolate
Espresso Bean
Tucker Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Tucker Chocolate
CW-175 · LRV 7

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Black Bean Soup
Espresso Bean
Black Bean Soup vs Espresso Bean
Black Bean Soup
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Black Bean Soup
2130-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

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

Espresso Bean
Night Shade
Espresso Bean vs Night Shade
Espresso Bean
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6

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

Espresso Bean
Incense Stick
Espresso Bean vs Incense Stick
Espresso Bean
Incense Stick
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Incense Stick
2115-20 · LRV 8

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

Espresso Bean
Mississippi Mud
Espresso Bean vs Mississippi Mud
Espresso Bean
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Mississippi Mud
2114-20 · LRV 7

With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Bucktrout Brown
Espresso Bean
Bucktrout Brown vs Espresso Bean
Bucktrout Brown
Espresso Bean
Benjamin Moore
Bucktrout Brown
CW-180 · LRV 5
Benjamin Moore
Espresso Bean
CSP-30 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#3B3230
RGB59, 50, 48
HSL11° 10% 21%
CMYK0 15 19 77
CIE LabL: 21.7 a: 3.6 b: 2.8
XYZX: 0.04 Y: 0.03 Z: 0.03