Looking for the perfect soft taupe paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Mocha Ice and if it might be right for your home!
Soft, creamy taupes bring a certain air of warmth and sophistication to a space. They add a bit more color depth than a true white, but not enough color to make a bold statement.
If you're looking for a quiet, subtle warmth while staying neutral, soft taupes may be for you!
Behr Mocha Ice brings a warmth to a room without being overpowering, allowing you to mix and match with other paint colors, finishes, and various decor.
Let's talk about the details of Mocha Ice and see if it's right for you!
Mocha Ice, Behr, N150-1
Mocha Ice is a creamy, soft taupe, bringing a gentle warmth to a room.
Color Family
Mocha Ice is in the neutral family.
Light Reflectance Value
66
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 66, Mocha Ice is a light, creamy color. It appears as a light and bright color without being washed out. It has enough color depth to hold its own.
RGB Colors
R: 223 G: 210 B: 202
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#DFD2CA
Undertones
Mocha Ice has warm red and subtle gray undertones. The gray keeps the color from leaning too warm.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Mocha Ice will appear lighter, brighter, creamier, and warmer. You may catch some of that reddish undertone.
In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Mocha Ice will appear a bit darker, cooler, and more greige.
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Best uses
Mocha Ice is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color. It can also be used for:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Behr Rose Pearl
- Sherwin Williams Hush White
- Benjamin Moore Charmeuse
- Behr Feather Gray
- Sherwin Williams Reticence
- Benjamin Moore Soft Sand
- Behr Pearls & Lace
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Coordinating Colors
As a warm neutral, Mocha Ice pairs well with many other colors. Pair it with other warm shades, such as pinks, reds, tans, or browns. Mocha Ice also pairs well with crisp whites, breezy blues, purples, and greens.
Coastal blues:
- Wind Speed
- Beach Foam
- Ethereal Mood
- Basin Blue
- Balboa
Deep browns:
- Natural Bark
- Brown Velvet
- Chocolate Therapy
- Moroccan Henna
- Coffee Beans
Soft purples:
- Candlelight Dinner
- Queen's Violet
- Orchid Haze
- Highland Thistle
- Queen's Tart
Trim Colors
Pair Mocha Ice walls with bright white trim to give your room a nice contrast.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Mocha Ice color palette
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FAQS
Here are some frequently asked questions about Mocha Ice.
Is Behr Mocha Ice a warm or cool tone?
Behr Mocha Ice is a warm paint color. However, its gray undertones stop this creamy taupe from leaning too warm.
What's the difference: Behr Mocha Ice vs SW Iced Mocha?
Similar names, but these two are very different paint colors! Behr Mocha Ice is a creamy, soft taupe, whereas SW Iced Mocha is a mid-toned brownish-taupe.
Mocha Ice is significantly lighter with an LRV of 66 versus Iced Mocha's LRV of 25.
In terms of undertones, Mocha Ice leans more red and Iced Mocha more orange.
Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.
What color trim goes with Behr Mocha Ice?
Pair Mocha Ice walls with crisp white trim to give your room a nice contrast. Try Behr Ultra Pure White, BM Simply White, or SW Extra White.
What are the undertones of Behr Mocha Ice?
Behr Mocha Ice is a soft, creamy taupe with warm red undertones and subtle gray undertones. It's a warm paint color; however, the gray stops it from being too warm.
You'll catch more of its warmth and red undertone in brighter spaces, such as south-facing rooms. In north-facing rooms, Mocha Ice will appear a bit darker and cooler.
Is Behr Mocha Ice gray or brown?
Behr Mocha Ice is a soft, creamy taupe. Taupe is a mix of gray and brown, so Mocha Ice is a bit of both!
Mocha Ice features warm red and subtle gray undertones.
What's the difference: Behr Mocha Ice vs SW Hush White?
These two are similar; however, no two paint colors are exactly the same!
Mocha Ice is darker (LRV 66) than Hush White (LRV 72). Mocha Ice is a creamy taupe, whereas Hush White is light enough to be considered a creamy off-white.
Mocha Ice leans a bit more orange, and Hush White leans more red / purple.
Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
