Hot Cocoa by Sherwin-Williams paint color

Sherwin-Williams · #806257 · 6047

Hot Cocoa

14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone

Hot Cocoa 6047 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #806257, estimated 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.

Hot Cocoa Technical Profile

HEX Code#806257
RGB128, 98, 87
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)

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

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Colors That Work With Hot Cocoa

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hot Cocoa

#806257

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9D926D

Trim & Molding

Digital 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

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Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Hot Cocoa.

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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hot Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Cocoa are Amazon Mist by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Secret Journal by Behr (a close digital match), Amazon Mist by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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