Spiced Hot Chocolate DET691 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #53433E, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stewart House Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #53433E · DET691
Spiced Hot Chocolate
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spiced Hot Chocolate Technical Profile
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Spiced Hot Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spiced Hot Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSpiced Hot Chocolate
Nearly identical
PPGStewart House Brown
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Walnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Otter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Hot Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Hot Chocolate
#53433E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#766B4E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Hot Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Hot 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Spiced Hot Chocolate.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spiced Hot Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Hot Chocolate have?
Spiced Hot Chocolate 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 Spiced Hot Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spiced Hot Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Hot Chocolate are Stewart House Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Mississippi Mud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dark Walnut by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spiced Hot 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 Spiced Hot Chocolate?
Spiced Hot Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.2, 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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