Chocolate Milk DE6059 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5B9B4, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #C5B9B4 · DE6059
Chocolate Milk
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Milk Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5B9B4
RGB197, 185, 180
Estimated LRV49.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fond Memory
PPG
#C8BCB7
Close digital match
Seagull Beach
Valspar
#C7B9B3
Close digital match
Georgian Pink
Behr
#C6B8B4
Close digital match
Queen Anne Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
#C0B6B4
Close digital match
Always Taupe
Kilz
#BEB4B1
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#C6B9B8
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#C5B7AD
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Farrow & Ball
#BBB1AB
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North
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#C4B9AF
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Milk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chocolate Milk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Milk are Fond Memory by PPG (a close digital match), Seagull Beach by Valspar (a close digital match), Georgian Pink by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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