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Valspar Dark Chocolate

M257 · #493D34 · LRV 5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown is a 96% match

Dark Chocolate (M257) is a deep brown from Valspar with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown (96% match).

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LRV

5 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

M257

HEX

#493D34

RGB

73, 61, 52

HSL

26°, 17%, 25%

Family

Browns

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Dark Chocolate FAQ

What undertone does Dark Chocolate have?

Dark Chocolate is a deep brown with a moderate 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 Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5 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 Dark Chocolate in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Appalachian Brown (2115-10), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Dark Clove (SW 9183), 95%; Behr: Espresso Beans (PPU5-01), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (HGSW7675), 92%; PPG: Dark Granite (PPG1005-7), 92%; Glidden: Dark Granite (PPG1005-7), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Spiced Hot Chocolate (DET691), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 83%. 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 Dark Chocolate?

The HEX code of Dark Chocolate (M257) is #493D34, RGB 73, 61, 52. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.