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Benjamin Moore Dark Chocolate

CSP-270 · #645043 · LRV ~8.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar If a Tree Fell … (~98% proximity)

Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar If a Tree Fell … (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Chocolate in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-270

HEX

#645043

RGB

100, 80, 67

HSL

24°, 20%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Dark Chocolate FAQ

What undertone does Dark Chocolate have?

Dark Chocolate is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dark Chocolate in other brands?

Valspar: If a Tree Fell … (V131-6), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mayan Chocolate (DET693), ~96% proximity; PPG: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sable (SW 6083), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), ~96% proximity; Behr: Moose Trail (N190-7), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~83% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dark Chocolate?

The HEX code of Dark Chocolate (CSP-270) is #645043, RGB 100, 80, 67. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.