Swiss Coffee
Swiss Coffee / Benjamin Moore OC-45
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The Basics
What are people saying about this color?
Swiss Coffee / Benjamin Moore OC-45
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Swiss Coffee / Benjamin Moore OC-45
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What kind of spaces does it work best in?
North-facing rooms, rooms with less natural light, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, offices, interiors, exteriors — anywhere, really! It might lean a touch yellow in south-facing rooms, but you might like that look.
Swiss Coffee / Benjamin Moore OC-45
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Where could you expect to see it?
Picture Swiss Coffee on the walls of your favorite minimalistic-chic-wood-adorned coffee shop (or dentist), or on the exterior of that perfectly maintained modern/traditionalist hybrid home around the corner. It says "I have good taste and I'm well kept, but I don't take myself too seriously." This color can easily work in modern or traditional homes.
Who shouldn't pick this color?
If you think the vintage look of old photographs feels dingy, and prefer a crisp and clean aesthetic, this might not be the color for you. Chantilly Lace(link) and White Dove(link) are classic choices.
Swiss Coffee / Benjamin Moore OC-45 (Swiss Coffee at 75% strength)
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Any pro tips?
Some designers, like Studio McGee, like to use it at 75% strength to prevent yellow undertones.
What colors does it go well with?
Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60, Nightfall 1596, Nickel 2119-50, Senora Gray 1530, *via Benjamin Moore. Note: some designers recommend using Swiss Coffee as both the wall and trim color to prevent it looking too yellow against a bright white. Some might like the vintage feel of it against a bright white like Super White OC-52 though.
What's the LRV?
85.38. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other off-whites, Swiss Coffee has a high LRV, meaning it reflects a lot of light.
Does it work as an exterior color?
Yes, though it may be too bright if your house is south-facing or you live in a super sunny climate.
Tags
White, Light, Traditional
What are some similar popular colors?
Cloud White, White Heron, Classic Gray
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