Caramel Latte vs Bancha

Caramel LatteBenjamin MoorevsBanchaFarrow & BallΔE 43.9Very different colors

Caramel Latte is a Benjamin Moore color while Bancha comes from Farrow & Ball. Caramel Latte reads as beige, while Bancha reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 21 vs 13, Caramel Latte will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Caramel Latte's red character against Bancha's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Caramel Latte
Benjamin Moore · 2166-20
Hex#BC6B32
LRV20.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2166-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Bancha
Farrow & Ball · 298
Hex#686a47
LRV13.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number298
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Caramel Latte vs Bancha Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caramel Latte on one side and Bancha on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Caramel Latte comparisons

See how Caramel Latte stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Caramel Latte
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Caramel Latte
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Caramel Latte
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Caramel Latte reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Caramel Latte
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Caramel Latte
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Caramel Latte
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Caramel Latte
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Caramel Latte
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Caramel Latte
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Caramel Latte
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Caramel Latte
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Caramel Latte reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Caramel Latte
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Caramel Latte
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Caramel Latte
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Caramel Latte
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Caramel Latte
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Caramel Latte
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Caramel Latte
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Caramel Latte
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Caramel Latte reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Caramel Latte
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Caramel Latte
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Caramel Latte
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Caramel Latte
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Caramel Latte
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Caramel Latte reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Caramel Latte
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Caramel Latte
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Caramel Latte
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Caramel Latte reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Caramel Latte
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Caramel Latte
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Caramel Latte
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice