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Sherwin-Williams Dutch Cocoa

SW 6032 · #8C706A · LRV 18.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Eclectic Plum is a 97% match

Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 18.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Eclectic Plum (97% match).

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LRV

18.2 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Dutch Cocoa in other brands?

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