Cocoa Delight 1078-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D725A, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vero Beach Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D725A · 1078-6
Cocoa Delight
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Delight Technical Profile
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Cocoa Delight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Delight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCocoa Delight
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreVero Beach Tan
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Noble Crown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
Nearly identical
Noble Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cowboy Boots
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mocha Syrup
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Delight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Delight
#8D725A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A276
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Delight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Delight 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 Cocoa Delight.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Delight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Delight have?
Cocoa Delight by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cocoa Delight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Delight are Vero Beach Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Noble Crown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shaved Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Delight'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 Cocoa Delight?
Cocoa Delight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cocoa Delight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.