Cocoa Shell HDC-AC-05 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7F6558, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Boots from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7F6558 · HDC-AC-05
Cocoa Shell
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cocoa Shell Technical Profile
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Cocoa Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCocoa Shell
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCowboy Boots
Cowboy Boots
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wooden Wagon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ranch House
Vista Paint
Very similar
Warrior
PPG
Very similar
Mocha Madness
Kilz
Very similar
Tasty Tiramisu
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Shell
#7F6558
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D956D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Shell 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 Cocoa Shell.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Shell have?
Cocoa Shell by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Cocoa Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Shell are Cowboy Boots by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ranch House by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Quartersawn Oak by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Shell'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 Cocoa Shell?
Cocoa Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.5, 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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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 Cocoa Shell's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.