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Ref. #8C706A · 6032

Dutch Cocoa

18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Dutch Cocoa 6032 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8C706A, LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eclectic Plum from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dutch Cocoa Technical Profile

HEX Code#8C706A
RGB140, 112, 106
LRV18.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Dutch Cocoa in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dutch Cocoa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsDutch Cocoa
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEclectic Plum

Eclectic Plum

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Elkhound

Behr

Nearly identical

Oakwood Brown

PPG

Nearly identical

Sequoia

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sea Lion Brown

Valspar

Very similar

Mocha Café

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cluster Fig

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Fine Leather

Kilz

Very similar

Arrowhead

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Platinum Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dutch Cocoa

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dutch Cocoa

#8C706A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AA9C7F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dutch Cocoa

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chocolate Velvet

Complement

Alfresco

Dutch Cocoa Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jamaica Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Downing Earth

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Backdrop

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Habitat

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Mocha

Sherwin-Williams · 6067

#967A6A

Teakwood

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#8D7E6D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

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#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Dutch Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dutch Cocoa have?
Dutch Cocoa by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Dutch Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dutch Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dutch Cocoa are Eclectic Plum by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Elkhound by Behr (a near-identical match), Oakwood Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dutch Cocoa'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 Dutch Cocoa?
Dutch Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.2, 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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