Cocoa Delight 1078-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D725A, estimated 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.
PPG · #8D725A · 1078-6
Cocoa Delight
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Delight Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D725A
RGB141, 114, 90
Estimated LRV18.4
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 Cocoa Delight
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
#8F7157
Close digital match
Noble Crown
Vista Paint
#8A725B
Close digital match
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
#917358
Close digital match
Noble Crown
Hirshfield's
#8D755D
Close digital match
Cowboy Boots
Dutch Boy
#92775F
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Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#886E54
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Sherwin-Williams
#8E725F
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#92785E
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#86664F
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#827462
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Colors That Work With Cocoa Delight
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cocoa Delight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Delight are Vero Beach Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Noble Crown by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Shaved Chocolate by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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