Hot Cocoa 6047 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #806257, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amazon Mist from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #806257 · 6047
Hot Cocoa
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Cocoa Technical Profile
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Hot Cocoa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot 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-WilliamsHot Cocoa
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAmazon Mist
Amazon Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Secret Journal
Behr
Nearly identical
Amazon Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spicewood Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
November Foliage
Valspar
Very similar
Organic Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cowboy Boots
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mocha Madness
Kilz
Very similar
Archwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Cocoa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Cocoa
#806257
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D926D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Cocoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Cocoa 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 Hot Cocoa.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Cocoa have?
Hot Cocoa by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Hot Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Cocoa are Amazon Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Secret Journal by Behr (a near-identical match), Amazon Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot 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 Hot Cocoa?
Hot Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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 Hot Cocoa's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.