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Dunn-Edwards Dark Chocolate

DE6014 · #5F4947 · LRV 7.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Mustang is a 98% match

Dark Chocolate (DE6014) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Mustang (98% match).

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LRV

7.7 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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