Chocolate Milk DE6059 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5B9B4, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fond Memory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5B9B4 · DE6059
Chocolate Milk
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Milk Technical Profile
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Chocolate Milk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Milk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChocolate Milk
Nearly identical
PPGFond Memory
Fond Memory
PPG
Nearly identical
Seagull Beach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Georgian Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Queen Anne Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Always Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Flutter by
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Castellina
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
North
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Soufflé
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Milk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Milk
#C5B9B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Milk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Milk 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 Milk.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Milk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Milk have?
Chocolate Milk by Dunn-Edwards 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 Milk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Milk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Milk are Fond Memory by PPG (a near-identical match), Seagull Beach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Georgian Pink by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Milk'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 Milk?
Chocolate Milk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Milk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.