Behr Swiss Coffee vs Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee
A side-by-side comparison of Behr Swiss Coffee (PPU5-12) and Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45).
| Behr Swiss Coffee | Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PPU5-12 | OC-45 |
| Hex |
#F0EADC
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#F0EBDD
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| RGB | 240, 234, 220 | 240, 235, 221 |
| LRV | 84 | 83.93 |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Cream | Warm Yellow |
| Family | Off-White | Off-White |
| Best Rooms | Whole House, Living Room, Bedroom, Trim, Cabinets | Living Room, Bedroom, Whole House, Hallway, Dining Room |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 84 (very light) and Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 83.93 (very light). These two colors reflect a similar amount of light, so the brightness of a room will feel comparable with either choice.
The Full Comparison
Same name, different brands, different colors. Behr Swiss Coffee and Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee are both warm whites, but BM's version is noticeably warmer and creamier with more yellow depth. Behr's version is lighter and slightly more neutral. If you saw BM Swiss Coffee in a magazine and went to Home Depot expecting the same thing from Behr, you would be disappointed. Always verify by brand, not just by name. BM Swiss Coffee wraps a room in warmth. Behr Swiss Coffee is a softer, lighter warm white that plays it safer.
Swiss Coffee Undertones
Behr's version of the classic warm off-white. Remarkably similar to the Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee. A cozy, creamy neutral.
Swiss Coffee Undertones
A classic warm off-white with yellow-cream undertones. Slightly warmer than White Dove, with a cozier, more enveloping feel.
Lighting Behavior
Swiss Coffee: Warm and inviting across all lighting conditions. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Under warm light, the cream becomes more apparent.
Swiss Coffee: Reads warmest in south and west-facing rooms. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Can look noticeably yellow under warm incandescent bulbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Swiss Coffee (Behr) and Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (off-white), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Swiss Coffee has warm yellow-cream undertones, while Swiss Coffee has warm yellow undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Swiss Coffee is lighter with an LRV of 84, compared to Swiss Coffee's LRV of 83.93. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
You could, though most designers would recommend the opposite: Swiss Coffee (the darker shade, LRV 83.93) on walls and Swiss Coffee (the lighter shade, LRV 84) on trim. That said, rules are made to be broken.