Ref. #614541 · MQ1-54
Death By Chocolate
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Death By Chocolate Technical Profile
What color is Death By Chocolate? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #614541. Colors similar to Death By Chocolate include Vista Paint Otis Madeira, Benjamin Moore Townsend Harbor Brown, Benjamin Moore El Cajon Clay. Death By Chocolate has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Death By Chocolate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Death By Chocolate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Death By Chocolate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Death By Chocolate
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Death By Chocolate.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Death By Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Death By Chocolate have?
Death By Chocolate by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Death By Chocolate from other brands?
The closest matches are Otis Madeira by Vista Paint (#60423E), Townsend Harbor Brown by Benjamin Moore (#644644), El Cajon Clay by Benjamin Moore (#644644). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Death By Chocolate?
Death By Chocolate has an LRV of 7.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Death By Chocolate's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.