Bitter Chocolate vs Mountain Pass
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Bitter Chocolate reads as grey, while Mountain Pass reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mountain Pass (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Bitter Chocolate (LRV 5), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bitter Chocolate runs warm while Mountain Pass is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Bitter Chocolate vs Mountain Pass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bitter Chocolate on one side and Mountain Pass on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Bitter Chocolate comparisons
See how Bitter Chocolate stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
