Chocolate Powder 9082 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A58C7B, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delta Sandbar from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A58C7B · 9082
Chocolate Powder
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Powder Technical Profile
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Chocolate Powder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Powder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsChocolate Powder
Nearly identical
ValsparDelta Sandbar
Delta Sandbar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oarsman
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beach Cabana
Behr
Nearly identical
Cocoloco
PPG
Nearly identical
Cobblestone Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hiking Trail
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Powder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Powder
#A58C7B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Powder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Powder 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 Chocolate Powder.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Powder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Powder have?
Chocolate Powder by Sherwin-Williams 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 Chocolate Powder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Powder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Powder are Delta Sandbar by Valspar (a near-identical match), Clove by Kilz (a near-identical match), Oarsman by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Powder'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 Powder?
Chocolate Powder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Powder's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.