Hot Chocolate PPH-62 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #765841, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kona from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #765841 · PPH-62
Hot Chocolate
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#765841
RGB118, 88, 65
Estimated LRV11.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Hot Chocolate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Chocolate
#765841
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C895E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot 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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Hot Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Chocolate have?
Hot Chocolate by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Hot Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Chocolate are Kona by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Molasses by PPG (a close digital match), Grounded by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hot 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 Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate has a estimated lightness value of 11.2, 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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Why Hot Chocolate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.