Chocolate Soul MQ1-58 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5F4B48, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mustang from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F4B48 · MQ1-58
Chocolate Soul
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Soul Technical Profile
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Chocolate Soul in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Soul in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChocolate Soul
Nearly identical
PPGMustang
Mustang
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Very similar
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Soul
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Soul
#5F4B48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837357
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Soul
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Soul 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 Soul.
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 Soul — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Soul have?
Chocolate Soul by Behr has a neutral 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 Soul in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Soul from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Soul are Mustang by PPG (a near-identical match), Dark Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Soul'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 Soul?
Chocolate Soul has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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 Soul's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.