Ref. #8C706F · N160-5
Chocolate Delight
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Chocolate Delight Technical Profile
What color is Chocolate Delight? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8C706F. Colors similar to Chocolate Delight include PPG Oakwood Brown, Valspar Smoked Mulberry, Sherwin-Williams Socialite. Chocolate Delight has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Chocolate Delight creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Chocolate Delight pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Chocolate Delight
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Chocolate Delight from other brands?
The closest matches are Oakwood Brown by PPG (#8F716E), Smoked Mulberry by Valspar (#876E71), Socialite by Sherwin-Williams (#907676). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chocolate Delight?
Chocolate Delight has an LRV of 21.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Delight's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.