Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C6C6F, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Touch Of Class from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8C6C6F · 1048-6
Chocolate Sparkle
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Chocolate Sparkle Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C6C6F
RGB140, 108, 111
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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
BrandPPG
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#8C6D6D
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Sparkle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Sparkle
#8C6C6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB9280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Sparkle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Sparkle 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 Sparkle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Sparkle have?
Chocolate Sparkle by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Chocolate Sparkle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Sparkle are Touch Of Class by Behr (a close digital match), Fruitwood by Valspar (a very close match), Smoked Mulberry by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Sparkle'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 Sparkle?
Chocolate Sparkle has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, 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 Chocolate Sparkle's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.