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Chocolate brown

Chocolate brown is a genuinely dark paint color from RAL Classic. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#442F29

LRV

6.64

Light Reflectance Value
6.64
dark

Chocolate brown in Real Rooms

Chocolate brown has a low LRV of 6.64 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

3 House Photos

When choosing Chocolate brown for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Chocolate brown RAL 8017 exterior house

Chocolate brown RAL 8017 exterior house

@erakrovli2019

RAL 8017 exterior paint review

RAL 8017 exterior paint review

@arembud_tk

RAL 8017 exterior paint

RAL 8017 exterior paint

@premium.zabor

1 Front Door Photo

In a world of boring front doors, Chocolate brown is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.

RAL 8017 front door

RAL 8017 front door

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1 Misc Photo

Observe the use of Chocolate brown on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Chocolate brown RAL 8017 garage doors

Chocolate brown RAL 8017 garage doors

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Complementary Colors

Color Codes

HEX#442F29
RGB68, 47, 41
HSL13° 25% 21%
CMYK0 31 40 73
CIE LabL: 21.7 a: 8.6 b: 7.7
XYZX: 3.80 Y: 3.42 Z: 2.56