Valspar Dark Chocolate
M257 · #493D34 · LRV ~5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown (~96% proximity)Dark Chocolate (M257) is a deep brown from Valspar with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Dark Chocolate in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
M257
HEX
#493D34
RGB
73, 61, 52
HSL
26°, 17%, 25%
Family
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Dark Chocolate FAQ
What undertone does Dark Chocolate have?
Dark Chocolate is a deep brown with a moderate 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 Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Dark Chocolate in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Appalachian Brown (2115-10), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dark Clove (SW 9183), ~95% proximity; Behr: Espresso Beans (PPU5-01), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (HGSW7675), ~92% proximity; PPG: Dark Granite (PPG1005-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Dark Granite (PPG1005-7), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Spiced Hot Chocolate (DET691), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~83% 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 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.