Chocolate Pretzel 1017-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #60504B, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cafe Noir from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #60504B · 1017-7
Chocolate Pretzel
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Pretzel Technical Profile
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Chocolate Pretzel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Pretzel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChocolate Pretzel
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCafe Noir
Cafe Noir
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Virginia Soil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cabin In The Woods
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Pretzel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Pretzel
#60504B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857A59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Pretzel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Pretzel 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 Chocolate Pretzel.
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 Pretzel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Pretzel have?
Chocolate Pretzel 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 Chocolate Pretzel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Pretzel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Pretzel are Cafe Noir by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Virginia Soil by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cabin Plank by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Pretzel'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 Pretzel?
Chocolate Pretzel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Pretzel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.