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Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet CSP-235

Chocolate Velvet

Benjamin Moore

CSP-235

About Chocolate Velvet by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 18.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #857567

RGB: 133, 117, 103

Hue28°

Saturation13%

Lightness46%

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These are close matches to Chocolate Velvet from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Chocolate Velvet

Benjamin Moore

CSP-235

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Chocolate Velvet looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Chocolate Velvet CSP-235 a warm or cool color?
Chocolate Velvet by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Chocolate Velvet?
Chocolate Velvet sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 28°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Chocolate Velvet?
Brightness is about 19%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 46%. Hue is close to 28°. The hex value is #857567. The RGB value is 133, 117, 103.
Is Chocolate Velvet better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Chocolate Velvet has brightness around 19%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Chocolate Velvet?
You can match Chocolate Velvet with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Chocolate Velvet work best in a home?
Chocolate Velvet works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Chocolate Velvet compare to a pure white paint?
Chocolate Velvet is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Chocolate Velvet in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Chocolate Velvet

Benjamin Moore

CSP-235

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Chocolate Velvet in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Chocolate Velvet

Benjamin Moore

CSP-235

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Chocolate Velvet. They add contrast without clashing.

Chocolate Velvet

Benjamin Moore

CSP-235

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