Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee HEX & LRV Meaning
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee approximate HEX and LRV with undertone and room tips. Not affiliated with Benjamin Moore.
What Swiss Coffee commonly suggests
Swiss Coffee is commonly associated with soft, welcoming warm-white walls.
Designers often use it to suggest airiness without clinical cool white.
Approximate values only — brand fans and light meters remain authoritative.
Swiss Coffee color codes
Approximate HEX / LRV / RGB
| Brand / code | Benjamin Moore OC-45 |
|---|---|
| HEX (approx.) | #F5F2E9 |
| LRV (approx.) | 84 |
| RGB (approx.) | rgb(245, 242, 233) |
| Undertone | Soft warm white with a gentle creamy cast — not stark optical white. |
Approximate / not affiliated with Benjamin Moore. Confirm with official fan decks and physical samples.
How rooms use Swiss Coffee
RoomsWhole-home whites, trim alternatives, kitchens, bedrooms.
Light behaviorStays soft in warm bulbs; may yellow slightly in very warm LEDs.
With woodLight oak and maple look cohesive.
With metalBrass and black hardware both appear frequently.
Watch-outsNext to bright cool whites it can look creamier — sample adjacent surfaces.
Related paint comparisons & neutrals
Sibling paint pages
FAQ
Approximate HEX for Swiss Coffee?
#F5F2E9 is a common screen approximation.
Approximate LRV?
Around 84 — a high-LRV warm white.
Undertone?
Soft creamy warm white rather than blue-white.
Official Benjamin Moore page?
No — independent educational reference only.
Swiss Coffee vs White Dove?
Both are soft whites; compare samples side by side under your light.