Swiss Chocolate 3010-10 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5D5249, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow Wood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5249 · 3010-10
Swiss Chocolate
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Swiss Chocolate Technical Profile
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Swiss Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swiss Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSwiss Chocolate
Nearly identical
BehrShadow Wood
Shadow Wood
Behr
Nearly identical
Cabin Fever
PPG
Nearly identical
Wildwood
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Haberdashery
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wildwood
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swiss Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swiss Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swiss Chocolate are Shadow Wood by Behr (a near-identical match), Cabin Fever by PPG (a near-identical match), Wildwood by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Swiss 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 Swiss Chocolate?
Swiss Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Swiss Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.