Bittersweet Chocolate 10YY 08/093 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5B5044, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Suede from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B5044 · 10YY 08/093
Bittersweet Chocolate
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bittersweet Chocolate Technical Profile
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Bittersweet Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bittersweet Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBittersweet Chocolate
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBrown Suede
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stony Field
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Swiss Chocolate
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shadow Wood
Behr
Nearly identical
Haberdashery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Deeply Rooted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bittersweet Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bittersweet Chocolate
#5B5044
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7E54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bittersweet Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bittersweet 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bittersweet 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.
Bittersweet Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bittersweet Chocolate have?
Bittersweet Chocolate by PPG 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 Bittersweet Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bittersweet Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bittersweet Chocolate are Brown Suede by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tungsten by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Stony Field by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet Chocolate?
Bittersweet Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.4, 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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Why Bittersweet Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.