Ref. #6B574A · DE6070
Chocolate Chunk
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Chunk Technical Profile
What color is Chocolate Chunk? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6B574A. Colors similar to Chocolate Chunk include Valspar Deep Walnut, Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown, Benjamin Moore Mustang. Chocolate Chunk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Chocolate Chunk 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 Chunk 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 Chunk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Deep Walnut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rockies Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Well Bred Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Christmas Ornament
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Very similar
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Corinthian Bronze Met.
MPC
Very similar
Christmas Ornament
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Chunk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Chunk
#6B574A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B865D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Chunk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Chunk 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Chocolate Chunk.
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 Chunk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Chunk have?
Chocolate Chunk by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Chocolate Chunk from other brands?
The closest matches are Deep Walnut by Valspar (#6E594D), Rockies Brown by Benjamin Moore (#705A4C), Mustang by Benjamin Moore (#69584B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chocolate Chunk?
Chocolate Chunk has an LRV of 10.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Chocolate Chunk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.