Chocolate Turtle 3001-9A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7B6251, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffee Purveyors from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B6251 · 3001-9A
Chocolate Turtle
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Turtle Technical Profile
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Chocolate Turtle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Turtle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparChocolate Turtle
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCoffee Purveyors
Coffee Purveyors
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Bark
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cobble Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nut Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Ripple
PPG
Nearly identical
Cameroon Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Chocolate Turtle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Turtle
#7B6251
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999466
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Turtle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate Turtle 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 Turtle.
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 Turtle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Turtle have?
Chocolate Turtle by Valspar has a neutral 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 Turtle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Turtle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Turtle are Coffee Purveyors by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Aged Bark by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cobble Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate Turtle'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 Turtle?
Chocolate Turtle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.5, 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 Turtle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.