Double Chocolate 2011-8 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6F4B46, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6F4B46 · 2011-8
Double Chocolate
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Double Chocolate Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F4B46
RGB111, 75, 70
Estimated LRV8.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Double Chocolate
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Double Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Double Chocolate are Warm Mahogany by PPG (a close digital match), Dark Ruby by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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