Chocolate Velvet by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #867668 · CSP-235

Chocolate Velvet

19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Chocolate Velvet CSP-235 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #867668, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wicker Basket from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chocolate Velvet Technical Profile

HEX Code#867668
RGB134, 118, 104
LRV19.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Chocolate Velvet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Chocolate Velvet 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 Velvet
Nearly identical
PPGWicker Basket

Wicker Basket

PPG

Nearly identical

Grizzly

Behr

Nearly identical

Woodbridge

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Foothills

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Monks Robe

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Grange Hall

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Scented Candle

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sandy Shoes

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Walnut Shell

Kilz

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Chocolate Velvet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Chocolate Velvet

#867668

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7A57A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Chocolate Velvet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Monks Robe

Complement

Hypnotic

Chocolate Velvet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Flower Pot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chocolate Velvet.

Cromwell Gray

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Sussex Green

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#817D65

Smoke Bush

Benjamin Moore · 1519

#887D5F

Cambridge Riverbed

Benjamin Moore · 1035

#8B745C

Tapenade

Benjamin Moore · CC-694

#868468

Springfield Sage

Benjamin Moore · 510

#868468

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Chocolate Velvet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chocolate Velvet have?
Chocolate Velvet by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chocolate Velvet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Velvet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Velvet are Wicker Basket by PPG (a near-identical match), Grizzly by Behr (a near-identical match), Woodbridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Velvet'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 Velvet?
Chocolate Velvet 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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