Dark Chocolate
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Dark Chocolate (CA222) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#474140
LRV
5.49
Dark Chocolate's Color Strip
Dark Chocolate is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cerise and Sunstone. The strip spans from Cayenne at the lightest end to Terracotta at the deepest. Strip Artisan32 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Dark Chocolate in Real Rooms
Dark Chocolate has a low LRV of 5.49 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Dark Chocolate holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Dark Chocolate in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Dark Chocolate rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Dark Chocolate in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Dark Chocolate fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Dark Chocolate provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Dark Chocolate adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Dark Chocolate adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Dark Chocolate on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Dark Chocolate in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Dark Chocolate is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Dark Chocolate keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Dark Chocolate provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Dark Chocolate brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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