Chocolate Cupcake 710D-7 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4B4936, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4B4936 · 710D-7
Chocolate Cupcake
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Cupcake Technical Profile
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Chocolate Cupcake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Cupcake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChocolate Cupcake
Nearly identical
RALBrown Grey
Brown Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Ruggero Grey
Hirshfield's
Very similar
River Rock
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Evening Dove
Vista Paint
Very similar
Timber Green
Valspar
Very similar
Secret Garden
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brackish Water
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Olive Black
PPG
Visible difference
Incense Stick
Kilz
Visible difference
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Cupcake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Cupcake
#4B4936
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D6C48
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Cupcake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Cupcake 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
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Cupcake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Cupcake have?
Chocolate Cupcake by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chocolate Cupcake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Cupcake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Cupcake are Brown Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Ruggero Grey by Hirshfield's (a very close match), River Rock by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Cupcake'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 Cupcake?
Chocolate Cupcake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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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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 Cupcake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.