Chocolate Heart N170-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81746B, estimated LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tattle Tail from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #81746B · N170-5
Chocolate Heart
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Heart Technical Profile
HEX Code#81746B
RGB129, 116, 107
Estimated LRV18.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#80736A
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Heart
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Heart
#81746B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A279
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Heart
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Heart Room Palettes
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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
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Chocolate Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Heart have?
Chocolate Heart by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chocolate Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Heart are Tattle Tail by PPG (a close digital match), Flipper by PPG (a close digital match), Fauna Brown by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Heart'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 Heart?
Chocolate Heart has a estimated lightness value of 18.2, 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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