Ref. #5D5249 · 3010-10
Swiss Chocolate
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Swiss Chocolate Technical Profile
What color is Swiss Chocolate? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5D5249. Colors similar to Swiss Chocolate include PPG Cabin Fever, Hirshfield's Wildwood, Vista Paint Wildwood. Swiss Chocolate has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Swiss 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, Swiss 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 Swiss Chocolate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swiss Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swiss Chocolate
#5D5249
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#828057
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swiss Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swiss 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 Swiss Chocolate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Swiss Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swiss Chocolate have?
Swiss Chocolate by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Swiss Chocolate from other brands?
The closest matches are Cabin Fever by PPG (#5E5349), Wildwood by Hirshfield's (#60554C), Wildwood by Vista Paint (#5E5449). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Swiss Chocolate?
Swiss Chocolate has an LRV of 8.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Swiss Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.