Death By Chocolate MQ1-54 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #614541, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Otis Madiera from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #614541 · MQ1-54
Death By Chocolate
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Death By Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#614541
RGB97, 69, 65
Estimated LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Death By Chocolate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Death By Chocolate
#614541
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807055
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Death By Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Death By Chocolate 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
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Death By Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Death By Chocolate have?
Death By Chocolate by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Death By Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Death By Chocolate are Otis Madiera by Vista Paint (a close digital match), El Cajon Clay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Townsend Harbor Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Death By Chocolate'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 Death By Chocolate?
Death By Chocolate has a estimated lightness value of 7.2, 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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