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2365 CHOCOLATE - interior

Jotun · 2365

The Analysis

2365 Chocolate is a deep, dark brown with very low light reflectivity. Because it absorbs light rather than bouncing it back, it will make a room feel smaller and more intimate, effectively blurring the corners of the space.

This is a high-impact choice that functions best as an accent wall or a full-room "drenching" for mood. It is too heavy for a main wall color in small, dimly lit areas, but excellent for creating a sophisticated backdrop in a library or media room.

LRV 7

History & Origin

This tone leans into a traditional, heritage aesthetic reminiscent of classic wood-paneled studies and Victorian-era moody interiors. It provides a timeless, scholarly weight that modern greys simply cannot match.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with warm walnut or oak wood tones to play up the organic warmth, or use matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in rooms with high ceilings or intentional ambient lighting, as it requires lamps to prevent the space from feeling like a cave.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels deeply restful and grounded. It creates a cocoon-like environment that feels sheltered and stable, making it ideal for spaces where you want to retreat rather than energize.

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.

  • Chicory Root

    Behr · BXC-21

  • El Cajon Clay

    Benjamin Moore · 1260

  • Townsend Harbor Brown

    Benjamin Moore · HC-64

  • Death By Chocolate

    Behr · MQ1-54

  • Divine Wine

    Behr · PPU1-2

  • Wild Raisin

    Behr · S-G-700

Lighting

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

  • Natural