Bitter Chocolate
SW 6013 · Sherwin-Williams
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#4D3C3C
LRV
5
Family
Brown
SW 6013
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 5, Bitter Chocolate is a very dark red that absorbs most light. Bitter Chocolate carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Bitter Chocolate under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 5 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Bitter ChocolateThis colorBitter ChocolateSherwin-Williams · SW 6013
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Tap any color to compareBitter Chocolate vs Rockweed
5LRV4
#4D3C3CHex#443735
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Carnelian
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#573E3E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Plum Brown
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#4E4247
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonecool, red lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Cracked Pepper
5LRV5
#4D3C3CHex#483C37
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Black Bean
5LRV4
#4D3C3CHex#403330
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Otter
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#56433B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Turkish Coffee
5LRV5
#4D3C3CHex#4D3930
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Darkroom
5LRV5
#4D3C3CHex#443E40
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonecool, red cast
Bitter Chocolate vs Marooned
5LRV4
#4D3C3CHex#4E3132
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Bitter Chocolate vs Raisin
5LRV3
#4D3C3CHex#392B2D
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBitter Chocolate vs Christmas Pudding
5LRV5
#4D3C3CHex#4A3A39
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Christmas Pudding is very close match compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Nocturne Shade
5LRV5
#4D3C3CHex#4C3D42
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, peach leanUndertonecool, red lean
Nocturne Shade is close match · cooler compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Cola
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#4D403D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cola is close match · leans greener compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Soul Searching
5LRV7
#4D3C3CHex#594645
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Soul Searching is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Black Walnut
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#554747
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Black Walnut is close match · leans greener compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Caponata
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#453133
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Caponata is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Vintage Wine
5LRV8
#4D3C3CHex#544649
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Vintage Wine is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Divine Wine
5LRV6
#4D3C3CHex#583E3E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Divine Wine is close match · leans redder compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate vs Chocolate Croissant
5LRV7
#4D3C3CHex#574642
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chocolate Croissant is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Bitter Chocolate.
Bitter Chocolate, answered
What is the LRV of Bitter Chocolate?
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 5, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Bitter Chocolate a warm or cool color?
Bitter Chocolate has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Bitter Chocolate be used outside?
Yes, Bitter Chocolate is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Bitter Chocolate from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Bitter Chocolate is Christmas Pudding (8004-5G) by Valspar, very close match.
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