Chocolate Sauce 2006-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #805E4F, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha Java from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #805E4F · 2006-7A
Chocolate Sauce
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Sauce Technical Profile
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Chocolate Sauce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Sauce in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparChocolate Sauce
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMocha Java
Mocha Java
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wynwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mocha Madness
Kilz
Nearly identical
Amazon Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spiced Cinnamon
PPG
Nearly identical
Burns Cave
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hot Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tilled Earth
Behr
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Sauce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Sauce
#805E4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9068
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Sauce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Sauce 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Chocolate Sauce.
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 Sauce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Sauce have?
Chocolate Sauce by Valspar 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 Chocolate Sauce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Sauce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Sauce are Mocha Java by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Burnt Umber by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wynwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Sauce'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 Sauce?
Chocolate Sauce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Sauce's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.