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Dunn-Edwards Chocolate Brown

DESS09 · #5F4B47 · LRV 7.9

Compare with other brands: Glidden Mustang is a 99% match

Chocolate Brown (DESS09) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 7.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Mustang (99% match).

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LRV

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS09

HEX

#5F4B47

RGB

95, 75, 71

HSL

10°, 14%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Chocolate Brown FAQ

What undertone does Chocolate Brown have?

Chocolate Brown is a deep brown with a moderate 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 Chocolate Brown?

Chocolate Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 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 Chocolate Brown in other brands?

Glidden: Mustang (PPG1015-7), 99%; PPG: Mustang (PPG1015-7), 98%; Behr: Chocolate Soul (MQ1-58), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Fresco Urbain (1253), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Chateau Brown (SW 7510), 95%; Valspar: Soul Searching (8004-4G), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Otter (HGSW6041), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 89%. 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 Chocolate Brown?

The HEX code of Chocolate Brown (DESS09) is #5F4B47, RGB 95, 75, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.