Chocolate Truffle 2096-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #795340, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brownstone from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #795340 · 2096-20
Chocolate Truffle
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Truffle Technical Profile
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Chocolate Truffle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Truffle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreChocolate Truffle
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBrownstone
Brownstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Stallion
Behr
Nearly identical
Yule Log
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rich Mocha
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tampico Brown
PPG
Very similar
Cowboy Suede
Valspar
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Truffle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Truffle
#795340
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E865E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Truffle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Truffle 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chocolate Truffle.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Truffle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Truffle have?
Chocolate Truffle by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Chocolate Truffle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Truffle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Truffle are Brownstone by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wild Stallion by Behr (a near-identical match), Yule Log by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Truffle'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 Chocolate Truffle?
Chocolate Truffle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Truffle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.