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Cocoa Blush 2

Dulux

The Analysis

Cocoa Blush 2 is a deep, saturated chocolate brown that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. Because of its very low LRV of 5.34, it will make a room feel much smaller and more intimate, acting like a cocoon rather than an airy or open space.

This is a bold, high-impact choice that functions best as a statement wall or as an all-over paint treatment in a small, cozy room. It is too dark to serve as a neutral backdrop for most spaces, so use it when you want to make a deliberate design statement.

LRV 5

History & Origin

This tone leans into the moody, sophisticated palettes popular in late Victorian or Edwardian studies and smoking rooms. It provides a modern update to that traditional dark, masculine aesthetic.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

It performs best in low-traffic areas like home offices or media rooms where you can lean into the darkness. Pair it with warm brass metals for a luxury look or matte black hardware to maintain a sharp, contemporary edge.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels grounded, stable, and highly restful. It removes visual clutter and creates a sense of seclusion, making it an excellent choice for rooms where you want to wind down rather than stay active.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Raphael

    Benjamin Moore · CC-2

  • Divine Wine

    Behr · PPU1-2

  • Cherry Chocolate

    Dulux

  • Ragtop

    Valspar · V128-1

  • Carnelian

    Sherwin-Williams · SW7580

  • Baked Plum

    Colourtrend

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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