Ref. #795340 · 2096-20
Chocolate Truffle
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Truffle Technical Profile
What color is Chocolate Truffle? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #795340. Colors similar to Chocolate Truffle include Hirshfield's Brownstone, Kilz Yule Log, Dunn-Edwards Rich Mocha. Chocolate Truffle has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Chocolate Truffle 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, Chocolate Truffle 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 Chocolate Truffle
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Chocolate Truffle from other brands?
The closest matches are Brownstone by Hirshfield's (#785441), Yule Log by Kilz (#7C5641), Rich Mocha by Dunn-Edwards (#745342). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chocolate Truffle?
Chocolate Truffle has an LRV of 10.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.