Bittersweet Chocolate 2114-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #443832, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Film Noir from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #443832 · 2114-10
Bittersweet Chocolate
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bittersweet Chocolate Technical Profile
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Bittersweet Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bittersweet Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBittersweet Chocolate
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFilm Noir
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bison Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gondola
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Dark Granite
PPG
Very similar
Double Fudge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bittersweet Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bittersweet Chocolate
#443832
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#656044
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bittersweet Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bittersweet 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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Bittersweet Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bittersweet Chocolate have?
Bittersweet Chocolate by Benjamin Moore 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 Bittersweet Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bittersweet Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bittersweet Chocolate are Film Noir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bison Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Cracked Pepper by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet Chocolate?
Bittersweet Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.3, 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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