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Sherwin-Williams Bitter Chocolate

SW 6013 · #4D3C3C · LRV ~5.1

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Bitter Chocolate (~100% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Bitter Chocolate in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6013

HEX

#4D3C3C

RGB

77, 60, 60

HSL

0°, 12%, 27%

Family

Reds

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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, 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 Bitter Chocolate?

Bitter Chocolate has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bitter Chocolate in other brands?

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