Chocolate Sauce 2006-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #805E4F, estimated 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.
Valspar · #805E4F · 2006-7A
Chocolate Sauce
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Sauce Technical Profile
HEX Code#805E4F
RGB128, 94, 79
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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#7F5F51
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#805B48
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#7B5847
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#806257
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Sauce
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chocolate Sauce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Sauce are Mocha Java by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Burnt Umber by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Wynwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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