Bitter Chocolate vs Raisin paint color comparison

Bitter Chocolate vs Raisin

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 5 and 3, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Raisin
Sherwin-Williams · 7630
LRV2.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7630
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Bitter Chocolate vs Raisin Simulated Comparison

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