PPG Chocolate Sparkle
PPG1048-6 · #8E6C6F · LRV ~17.6
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Chocolate Sparkle (~98% proximity)Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6) is a dark red from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Chocolate Sparkle (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Chocolate Sparkle in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1048-6
HEX
#8E6C6F
RGB
142, 108, 111
HSL
355°, 14%, 49%
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Chocolate Sparkle FAQ
What undertone does Chocolate Sparkle have?
Chocolate Sparkle has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark 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 Chocolate Sparkle?
Chocolate Sparkle has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Chocolate Sparkle in other brands?
Glidden: Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mauve-a-Lish (DET402), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Mauving Up (V078-5), ~93% proximity; Behr: Raisin In The Sun (N120-6), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Mauve (1265), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Socialite (SW 6025), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Socialite (HGSW6025), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~74% 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 Chocolate Sparkle?
The HEX code of Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6) is #8E6C6F, RGB 142, 108, 111. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.