Chocolate brown featured
RAL ClassicRAL 8017

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

Find matches across brands →
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.

RAL Classic Chocolate brown 8017 exterior house

RAL Classic Chocolate brown 8017 exterior house

@erakrovli2019

RAL Classic 8017 exterior paint review

RAL Classic 8017 exterior paint review

@arembud_tk

RAL Classic 8017 exterior paint

RAL Classic 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 Classic 8017 front door

RAL Classic 8017 front door

@dverisamurai

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.

RAL Classic Chocolate brown 8017 garage doors

RAL Classic Chocolate brown 8017 garage doors

@dvl_sistemas

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