Spiced Hot Chocolate DET691 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #53433E, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #53433E · DET691
Spiced Hot Chocolate
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spiced Hot Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#53433E
RGB83, 67, 62
Estimated LRV6.2
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 Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#54443F
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#53443F
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#56443E
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#56433B
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#4D403B
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Colors That Work With Spiced Hot Chocolate
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Mississippi Mud by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dark Walnut by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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