Double Chocolate 2011-8 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6F4B46, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Mahogany from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F4B46 · 2011-8
Double Chocolate
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Double Chocolate Technical Profile
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Double Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Double Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDouble Chocolate
Nearly identical
PPGWarm Mahogany
Warm Mahogany
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Ruby
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
County Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spanish Chestnut
Behr
Very similar
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Earthly Pleasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alden Till
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Double Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Double Chocolate
#6F4B46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B7A5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Double Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Double Chocolate 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 Double Chocolate.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Double Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Double Chocolate have?
Double Chocolate by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Double Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Double Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Double Chocolate are Warm Mahogany by PPG (a near-identical match), Dark Ruby by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), County Road by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Double Chocolate'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 Double Chocolate?
Double Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Double Chocolate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.