Chocolate Delight N160-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C706F, LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oakwood Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C706F · N160-5
Chocolate Delight
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Chocolate Delight Technical Profile
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Chocolate Delight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Delight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChocolate Delight
Nearly identical
PPGOakwood Brown
Oakwood Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoked Mulberry
Valspar
Very similar
Socialite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rosey Quartz
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rosy Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cinnamon Slate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rave Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Visible difference
Arrowhead
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Delight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Delight
#8C706F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9882
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Delight 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 Delight.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Delight have?
Chocolate Delight by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chocolate Delight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Delight are Oakwood Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Smoked Mulberry by Valspar (a very close match), Socialite by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Delight'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 Delight?
Chocolate Delight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, 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 Delight's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.