Java vs Mocha Madness paint color comparison

Java vs Mocha Madness

JavaBenjamin MoorevsMocha MadnessBenjamin MooreΔE 3.7 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Java reads as beige-greige, while Mocha Madness reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 9 and 9, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Java
Benjamin Moore · 2106-10
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2106-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Mocha Madness
Benjamin Moore · 2100-10
LRV9.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2100-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Java vs Mocha Madness Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Java on one side and Mocha Madness 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.