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Dunn-Edwards Dark Chocolate

DE6014 · #5F4947 · LRV ~7.7

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Mustang (~98% proximity)

Dark Chocolate (DE6014) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Mustang (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Chocolate in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6014

HEX

#5F4947

RGB

95, 73, 71

HSL

5°, 14%, 33%

Family

Reds

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Dark Chocolate FAQ

What undertone does Dark Chocolate have?

Dark Chocolate has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, 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 7.7 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?

PPG: Mustang (PPG1015-7), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Mustang (PPG1015-7), ~98% proximity; Behr: Chocolate Soul (MQ1-58), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Soul Searching (8004-4G), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Incense Stick (2115-20), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Chateau Brown (SW 7510), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Otter (HGSW6041), ~90% 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 (DE6014) is #5F4947, RGB 95, 73, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.