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Benjamin Moore Dark Chocolate CSP-270

Dark Chocolate

Benjamin Moore

CSP-270

About Dark Chocolate by Benjamin Moore

Dark Chocolate CSP-270 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 9% and hue near 24° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 8.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #634f42

RGB: 99, 79, 66

Hue24°

Saturation20%

Lightness32%

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Dark Chocolate CSP-270 a warm or cool color?
Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Dark Chocolate?
Brightness is about 9%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 32%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #634f42. The RGB value is 99, 79, 66.
Is Dark Chocolate better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Dark Chocolate has brightness around 9%. 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 Dark Chocolate?
You can match Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate work best in a home?
Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate compare to a pure white paint?
Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Dark Chocolate. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.