Dark Chocolate DE6014 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5F4947, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mustang from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #5F4947 · DE6014
Dark Chocolate
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dark Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F4947
RGB95, 73, 71
Estimated LRV7.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#5E4A47
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Colors That Work With Dark Chocolate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Chocolate
#5F4947
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#827057
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Chocolate 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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Dark Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Chocolate have?
Dark Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Dark Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Chocolate are Mustang by PPG (a close digital match), Yorkshire Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Chocolate Soul by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Chocolate'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 Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate has a estimated lightness value of 7.7, 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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