Sherwin-Williams Bitter Chocolate: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 5

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bitter Chocolate (100% match).

Compare Bitter Chocolate with other brands

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LRV

5.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6013

HEX

#4D3C3C

RGB

77, 60, 60

HSL

0°, 12%, 27%

Family

Reds

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Black Bean Sherwin-Williams · SW 6006 · LRV 4

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Bitter Chocolate FAQ

What undertone does Bitter Chocolate have?

Bitter 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 Bitter Chocolate?

Bitter Chocolate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.1 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 Bitter Chocolate in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bitter Chocolate (HGSW6013), 100%; Valspar: Christmas Pudding (8004-5G), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Cassel Earth (DEBN22), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Tucker Chocolate (CW-175), 92%; PPG: Racy Raisin (PPG16-24), 91%; Behr: Black Garnet (N110-7), 91%; Glidden: Black Walnut (PPG1014-7), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 88%. 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 Bitter Chocolate?

The HEX code of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is #4D3C3C, RGB 77, 60, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.