Sherwin Williams

Dutch Cocoa

SW 6032

Dutch Cocoa is a warm, earthy brown with red undertones and an LRV of 18. Its low reflectance gives it considerable depth, making it best suited for accent walls, exterior elements, or rooms where a rich, grounded tone is needed. The red undertone distinguishes it from cooler browns, keeping it warm under both natural and artificial light.

Dutch Cocoa pairs effectively with Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige, Balanced Beige, Shoji White, and Creamy, creating warm tonal progressions that allow for smooth transitions across walls, trim, and ceilings.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6032

Collection

Color ID (Minimalist)

Dutch Cocoa in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Dutch Cocoa under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Dutch Cocoa under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

11°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

14%

Very Muted

LRV

18.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#8C706A

RGB Decimal

140, 112, 106

RGB Percent

54.9%, 43.9%, 41.6%

HSL

10.6, 13.8%, 48.2%

HSV

10.6, 24.3%, 54.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.0%, 24.3%, 45.1%

YIQ

119.7, 18.6, 4.0

XYZ

19.21, 18.20, 16.14

CIE Lab

49.74, 10.06, 7.51

CIE Luv

49.74, 17.92, 8.13

Hunter Lab

42.67, 8.23, 5.55

Decimal

9203818

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Dutch Cocoa Marron Chocolate Soul Chocolate Croissant

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Dutch Cocoa Tribeca Batik Orchid Blush

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Dutch Cocoa Puddle Jumper Blue Metal Peacock Feathers

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Dutch Cocoa Dry Pasture Full Glass Herb Cornucopia

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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