Chocolate H0142 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #4E413C, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E413C · H0142
Chocolate
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chocolate Technical Profile
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Chocolate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintChocolate
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sChocolate
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Manchester Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Black Raisin
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate
#4E413C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71694C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to 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.
Chocolate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate have?
Chocolate by Vista Paint 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 Chocolate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate are Chocolate by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Manchester Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Granite by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Chocolate?
Chocolate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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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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 Chocolate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.