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Sherwin-Williams Dutch Cocoa

SW 6032 · #8C706A · LRV ~18.2

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Eclectic Plum (~97% proximity)

Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.2 (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 Dunn-Edwards Eclectic Plum (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Dutch Cocoa in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6032

HEX

#8C706A

RGB

140, 112, 106

HSL

11°, 14%, 48%

Family

Browns

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Dutch Cocoa FAQ

What undertone does Dutch Cocoa have?

Dutch Cocoa is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone, 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 Dutch Cocoa?

Dutch Cocoa has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.2 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 Dutch Cocoa in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Eclectic Plum (DE6047), ~97% proximity; PPG: Woodchuck (PPG1016-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Woodchuck (PPG1016-6), ~96% proximity; Behr: Elkhound (MQ1-56), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Sequoia (1245), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Socialite (HGSW6025), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Soft Rabbit Brown (1002-9C), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~85% 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 Dutch Cocoa?

The HEX code of Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) is #8C706A, RGB 140, 112, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.