ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 8.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #634F42 |
| RGB | 99, 79, 66 |
| HSL | 24°, 20%, 32% |
About Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 9, Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Falcon Brown (1238); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dark Chocolate changes with the light
Dark Chocolate is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Chocolate will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Chocolate will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dark Chocolate from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Chocolate will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dark Chocolate in real homes
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Dark Chocolate 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 4.2
Also close: Dark Clove (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Wainscot (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dark Chocolate questions
What undertone does Dark Chocolate have?
Dark Chocolate has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dark Chocolate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dark Chocolate a light or dark color?
Dark Chocolate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Dark Chocolate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Chocolate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 9.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Chocolate?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dark Chocolate's undertone.
Where does Dark Chocolate work best?
Dark Chocolate works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Dark Chocolate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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