Chocolate Caliente PPH-62 (HISP) is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #765841, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kona from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #765841 · PPH-62 (HISP)
Chocolate Caliente
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Caliente Technical Profile
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Chocolate Caliente in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Caliente in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChocolate Caliente
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreKona
Kona
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Molasses
PPG
Nearly identical
Grounded
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Latte Please
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Moderne Class
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Caliente
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Caliente
#765841
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C895E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Caliente
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Caliente Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Chocolate Caliente.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Caliente — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Caliente have?
Chocolate Caliente by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chocolate Caliente in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Caliente from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Caliente are Kona by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Molasses by PPG (a near-identical match), Grounded by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Caliente's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chocolate Caliente?
Chocolate Caliente has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Caliente's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.