REDS

Chocolate Therapy

#4A3934

RGB 74, 57, 52 · HSL 14°, 17%, 25% · CMYK 0, 23, 30, 71

Chocolate Therapy is #4A3934 in HEX — rgb(74, 57, 52), hsl(14°, 17%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 30%, 71%).

Chocolate Therapy pulls into the deep end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 17%, 25%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#4A3934

RGB74, 57, 52

HSL14°, 17%, 25%

HSV14°, 30%, 29%

CMYK0, 23, 30, 71

Decimal4864308

CSS RGBrgb(74, 57, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 17%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chocolate Therapy N150-7

Exact match

Dulux

Leather Bound S04B9

ΔE 0.6 · #4A3933

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 1.6 · #473933

Benjamin Moore

Appalachian 2115-10

ΔE 1.7 · #4A3B34

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 1.8 · #473633

Vista Paint

Wrightsford K-1168

ΔE 1.9 · #463730

RAL

Chocolate Brown 8017

ΔE 3.1 · #45322E

Sherwin-Williams

Rockweed SW2735

ΔE 3.1 · #443735

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 4.5 · #4D423C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 5.2 · #4F443F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 5.6 · #53453C

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 5.8 · #493C3F

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 6.2 · #534644

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.3 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 7.1 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Bear in Mind DE6042

ΔE 7.4 · #5B4A44

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A3934

#35464B

Analogous

#4B353B

#4A3934

#4B4535

Triadic

#4A3934

#354B3A

#3A354B

Split-Complementary

#4A3934

#354B45

#353B4B

Tetradic

#4A3934

#3B4B35

#35464B

#45354B

Monochromatic

#0F0C0B

#1E1715

#4A3934

#775D55

#A08279

Rectangle

#4A3934

#464B35

#35464B

#3A354B

Compound

#4A3934

#4B4535

#35464B

#353B4B

Variations

Lighter

#775D55

#9D837C

#C4B8B4

Darker

#3C2E2A

#2A201D

#181210

Saturation

#433E3C

#4B3A35

#652C1A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

10.90:1

AAA

vs Black

1.93:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4A3934

#423F34

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A3934

#3C3C35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A3934

#4A393A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Chocolate Therapy carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#775742

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#4A3934

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#645C66

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#293D44

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #4A3934;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A3934;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate-therapy: #4A3934;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate-therapy': '#4A3934' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A3934] text-[#4A3934]

SCSS

$chocolate-therapy: #4A3934;

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#443A36 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A3934?

#4A3934 is Chocolate Therapy, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #4A3934 warm or cool?

Chocolate Therapy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chocolate Therapy?

Chocolate Therapy works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Chocolate Therapy?

Chocolate Therapy pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chocolate Therapy?

You can download Chocolate Therapy on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chocolate Therapy?

The hex code is #4A3934. In RGB it's 74, 57, 52, and in HSL it's 14°, 17%, 25%.

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