ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046), Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198) and Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 18.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #857567 |
| RGB | 133, 117, 103 |
| HSL | 28°, 13%, 46% |
About Chocolate Velvet
Chocolate Velvet (CSP-235) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 19, Chocolate Velvet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chocolate Velvet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Beachcomber (993); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chocolate Velvet changes with the light
Chocolate Velvet has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Chocolate Velvet's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Chocolate Velvet will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Chocolate Velvet close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Chocolate Velvet will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Chocolate Velvet in real homes
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Chocolate Velvet equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chocolate Velvet questions
What undertone does Chocolate Velvet have?
Chocolate Velvet has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chocolate Velvet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chocolate Velvet a light or dark color?
Chocolate Velvet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Chocolate Velvet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Chocolate Velvet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chocolate Velvet?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chocolate Velvet's undertone.
Where does Chocolate Velvet work best?
Chocolate Velvet works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Chocolate Velvet absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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