Ref. #6A4F48 · 2011-9
Soul Chocolate
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soul Chocolate Technical Profile
What color is Soul Chocolate? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #6A4F48. Colors similar to Soul Chocolate include Benjamin Moore Fresh Brew, Behr Spanish Chestnut, Benjamin Moore Hasbrouck Brown. Soul Chocolate has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Soul Chocolate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Soul Chocolate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Soul Chocolate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soul Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soul Chocolate
#6A4F48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#897C5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soul Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soul 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 Soul Chocolate.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soul Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soul Chocolate have?
Soul Chocolate by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Soul Chocolate from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Brew by Benjamin Moore (#695047), Spanish Chestnut by Behr (#6F5049), Hasbrouck Brown by Benjamin Moore (#664D44). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soul Chocolate?
Soul Chocolate has an LRV of 9.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Soul Chocolate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.