Shaved Chocolate PMD-107 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #917358, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vero Beach Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #917358 · PMD-107
Shaved Chocolate
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shaved Chocolate Technical Profile
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Shaved Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shaved Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrShaved Chocolate
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreVero Beach Tan
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cocoa Delight
PPG
Nearly identical
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cowboy Boots
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toasty
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Palomino
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mocha Syrup
Valspar
Very similar
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shaved Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shaved Chocolate
#917358
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A377
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shaved Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shaved 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 Shaved Chocolate.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shaved Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shaved Chocolate have?
Shaved Chocolate 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 Shaved Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shaved Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shaved Chocolate are Vero Beach Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Valley Forge Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Baked Pretzel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shaved 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 Shaved Chocolate?
Shaved Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, 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 Shaved Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.