Chocolate H0142 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #4D403B, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D403B · H0142
Chocolate
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Technical Profile
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Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sChocolate
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChocolate
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Manchester Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Raisin
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate
#4D403B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70684B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Chocolate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate have?
Chocolate by Hirshfield's 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 Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate are Chocolate by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cracked Pepper by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Cherry by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Chocolate?
Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.