Chocolate Swirl PPU5-18 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #67574C, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clinton Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #67574C · PPU5-18
Chocolate Swirl
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Swirl Technical Profile
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Chocolate Swirl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Swirl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChocolate Swirl
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreClinton Brown
Clinton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mudslide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Mustang
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tea Leaf
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Christmas Ornament
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Swirl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Swirl
#67574C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A865C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Swirl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Swirl 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 Swirl.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Swirl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Swirl have?
Chocolate Swirl by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chocolate Swirl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Swirl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Swirl are Clinton Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deeply Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mustang by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Swirl'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 Swirl?
Chocolate Swirl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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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 Swirl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.