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Benjamin Moore Dark Chocolate

CSP-270 · #645043 · LRV 8.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar If a Tree Fell … is a 98% match

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

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LRV

8.9 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Valspar: If a Tree Fell … (V131-6), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Mayan Chocolate (DET693), 96%; PPG: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sable (SW 6083), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), 96%; Glidden: Pumpernickel (PPG15-22), 96%; Behr: Moose Trail (N190-7), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.