Mayan Chocolate DET693 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #655046, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chestnut from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #655046 · DET693
Mayan Chocolate
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mayan Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#655046
RGB101, 80, 70
Estimated LRV8.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Mayan Chocolate
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chestnut
PPG
#624E45
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
#654E44
Close digital match
Hearthstone Brown
Benjamin Moore
#614E45
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
#634C41
Close digital match
Cowboy Boots
Valspar
#65534A
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Cinnabark
Behr
#634D45
Close digital match
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
#604E44
Close digital match
Tonka Bean
Kilz
#654F48
Close digital match
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#5F4D43
Close digital match
Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
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Pale Brown
RAL
#755C48
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Colors That Work With Mayan Chocolate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayan Chocolate
#655046
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857D59
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayan Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayan 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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Mayan Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayan Chocolate have?
Mayan Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Mayan Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayan Chocolate are Chestnut by PPG (a close digital match), Connoisseur by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Hearthstone Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mayan 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 Mayan Chocolate?
Mayan Chocolate has a estimated lightness value of 8.9, 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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