Chocolate Curl 220F-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #866058, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brickstone Red from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #866058 · 220F-6
Chocolate Curl
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Curl Technical Profile
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Chocolate Curl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Curl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChocolate Curl
Nearly identical
ValsparBrickstone Red
Brickstone Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Liberty
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Organic Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Liberty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raspberry Truffle
PPG
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Seminole Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mystique Maroon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Curl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Curl
#866058
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Curl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Curl 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 Curl.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Curl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Curl have?
Chocolate Curl by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chocolate Curl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Curl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Curl are Brickstone Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Smoky Hazelnut by Valspar (a near-identical match), Potter's Rock by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Curl'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 Curl?
Chocolate Curl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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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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 Curl's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.