Behr Death By Chocolate MQ1-54

Color code:MQ1-54
Color name:Death By Chocolate
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Death By Chocolate?

The rich and decadent tone of Behr Death By Chocolate pairs beautifully with neutrals such as beige and cream, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic. The deep warmth of MQ1-54 adds depth and drama to any space, while also complementing earthy tones like olive green and burnt sienna. Whether used as an accent or as a dominant hue, Death By Chocolate brings a sense of warmth and intimacy to a room, evoking a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Consider incorporating touches of gold or brass accents to enhance the luxurious feel of this sumptuous color.

What are Behr Death By Chocolate undertones?

Red is Behr Death By Chocolate undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#60443F

RGB code:

96, 68, 63

Is Behr Death By Chocolate MQ1-54 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 9° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ1-54 Death By Chocolate HSL code: 9, 21%, 31%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Death By Chocolate:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Death By Chocolate MQ1-54 vs Deep Maroon SW 0072

Behr Death By Chocolate MQ1-54 vs Sherwin Williams Deep Maroon SW 0072Open Death By Chocolate MQ1-54
LRV: 7.53%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 6.6%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Death By Chocolate MQ1-54 vs Sable SW 6083

Behr Death By Chocolate MQ1-54 vs Sherwin Williams Sable SW 6083Open Death By Chocolate MQ1-54
LRV: 7.53%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 7.85%
Dark color
Temperature: warm