Bitter Chocolate vs Otter paint color comparison

Bitter Chocolate vs Otter

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Bitter Chocolate reads as grey, while Otter reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (5 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Sherwin-Williams · 6013
LRV5.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6013
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Otter
Sherwin-Williams · 6041
LRV6.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6041
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Bitter Chocolate vs Otter Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bitter Chocolate on one side and Otter on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.