Chocolate Ripple 1078-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #76604E, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hickory Nut from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #76604E · 1078-7
Chocolate Ripple
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Ripple Technical Profile
HEX Code#76604E
RGB118, 96, 78
Estimated LRV12.8
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 Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Chocolate Ripple
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
#75604C
Close digital match
Coffee Purveyors
Dunn-Edwards
#776050
Close digital match
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
#785F4C
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Caraïbe
Sherwin-Williams
#785F4C
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Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
#78614C
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Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
#786253
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Rich Brown
Behr
#715E4F
Close digital match
Pale Brown
RAL
#755C48
Close digital match
Chocolate Turtle
Valspar
#7B6251
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Leather Saddle
Kilz
#7C644E
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Colorhouse
#675544
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Ripple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Ripple
#76604E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949263
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Ripple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Ripple 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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Chocolate Ripple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Ripple have?
Chocolate Ripple by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Chocolate Ripple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Ripple are Hickory Nut by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coffee Purveyors by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Coconut Grove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Ripple'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 Ripple?
Chocolate Ripple has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, 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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