The digital color reference is a moderate, very dark brown leaning warm. Digital color suggestions within AK Interactive are 3B Au/Zb Au for a darker step and Reddish Black for a lighter step. Vallejo Black Grey is the nearest listed result in the same broad paint-type group at 85 percent; treat it as a color reference to test. Check paint type, sheen and coverage as well as the swatch before choosing a substitute.
Chocolate (Chipping) equivalents and near misses
The listed candidates for AK Interactive Chocolate (Chipping) have lower same-type color scores or belong to a different paint-type group. Use the digital values to choose a test candidate.
Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo Black Grey, similar digital colors (delta E 3.0).
Nearest in the Monument Pro Acryl catalog: Monument Pro Acryl Grey Green, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 4.1).
Best Green Stuff World option: Green Stuff World Barrel Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 4.7).
From The Army Painter: The Army Painter Brigandine Brown, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 5.0).
Our digital comparison places Vallejo Black Grey slightly cooler than the original swatch. Use that as a clue for selecting test paints, not a prediction of dried-paint appearance.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
Monument Pro Acryl
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
P3 Paints
Humbrol
Citadel
Tamiya
Two Thin Coats
About this color
Color profile
Highlight and shade ladder
Match difficulty
Found in 2 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
Possible uses for this color
Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to AK Interactive Chocolate (Chipping)?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo Black Grey at 85% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Chocolate (Chipping)?
The approximate digital swatch for Chocolate (Chipping) is a very dark moderate brown with a warm undertone (hex #2D2319). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Chocolate (Chipping) with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Reddish Black for a lighter step and 3B Au/Zb Au for a darker step, both from AK Interactive. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.