Bitter Chocolate 6013 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4D3C3C, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackened Walnut from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D3C3C · 6013
Bitter Chocolate
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bitter Chocolate Technical Profile
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Bitter Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bitter Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBitter Chocolate
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBlackened Walnut
Blackened Walnut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Christmas Pudding
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polished Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Cassel Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ranch House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Burnt Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Caponata
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bitter Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bitter Chocolate
#4D3C3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#715E4B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bitter Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bitter Chocolate 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bitter Chocolate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bitter Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bitter Chocolate have?
Bitter Chocolate by Sherwin-Williams 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 Bitter Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bitter Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bitter Chocolate are Blackened Walnut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Christmas Pudding by Valspar (a near-identical match), Polished Leather by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bitter Chocolate'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 Bitter Chocolate?
Bitter Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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 Bitter Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.